Airforce ball

For many of the AFJROTC cadets at West Orange High School, one of the biggest highlights of every school year is the Air Force Ball. This event is an annual dance held every year during the third quarter and is planned extensively by the cadets.  Excluding the task of handling money, everything required to get this event ready, from hiring a DJ to deciding on caterers is executed by the students. Even on the night of the Ball, the work of its organizers is far from over. Before the actual dancing, several ceremonies are held, both originating from both military and school traditions.  These ceremonies include a color guard presenting the national colors during the national anthem sung by a cadet, a POW/MIA ceremony, words of wisdom from a guest speaker, and a saber detail to recognize the royal court. The court is a recognition of the two most beloved cadets of each grade and is decided through voting a week prior.