Military Ball Recognizes Cadets, D131 Tomcats Celebrate

Aurora IL

28 March, 2022

12:45 PM

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Press release from East Aurora School District 131: AURORA, IL — Old Hollywood came back to life on Saturday, March 19 for District 131's Military Ball. Held at the Belle Salle Banquets, cadets who are part of East Aurora's Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) were invited to this formal gathering, akin in many ways to a traditional prom. The yearly celebration is meant to promote camaraderie amongst cadets, allow them to socialize together and experience formal etiquette outside of the school environment, and recognize those amongst the NJROTC unit who achieved the distinction of court. The evening began with a recognition of honored guests from the district's administrative team as well as a dinner. Cadets were expected to arrive in theme–this meant suits, ties, evening gowns, and glamorous hair and accessories were the norm. Those students who were voted Queen, King, Princess, and Prince for each grade level were also presented with fanfare, while the cutting of the cake saw the oldest and youngest cadets presented with the first slices. From there, students were invited to enjoy the live DJ on the dance floor for the remainder of the night. Throughout the ceremonial elements of the night, an equal amount of reverence for tradition and fellowship mingled with a levity that signaled this as a group full of mutual respect for one another. District 131 continues to wave our flag of cadets within the NJROTC program with particular pride. Thank you to all the NJROTC boosters and Department staff who made the presence of Old Hollywood alive and well for these hardworking students. This press release was produced by East Aurora School District 131. The views expressed here are the author's own.