The Quadrille Club has set the date for the 2023 Military Ball. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 22, 2023. The event will start at 1700 hours at the Library for a meet and greet, and then a procession at 1730 hours through the Arch of Sabres into the Social Center.
The Military Ball is one of the Academy's most cherished traditions dating back to the first Military Ball held on April 12, 1969, and has long been a major highlight of the school year. Learn about the unstoppable history of dances and the irrepressible Corps of Cadets at Fork Union in this fun story post: "Footloose at Fork Union"
All cadet juniors, seniors, and postgraduates with an exemplary discipline record are invited to attend this year's Military Ball. Please click the link below to RSVP no later than January 31, 2023.
You must indicate whether you are bringing a date or not. Do not worry if you do not have a date! The Quadrille Club will be inviting young ladies from Virginia all-girls schools to attend as our guests.
The cost is $25 per individual or $50 per couple. Tickets must be purchased at the Social Center no later than February 28, 2023. If you do not RSVP on time or purchase your ticket(s) by the deadline, you will be moved to a wait list.
Dress attire will be Class A Uniforms for FUMA cadets and formal evening dress attire for the ladies. This is a formal event, so please let your date know that improper attire will not be permitted. Full to knee length dresses are preferred with no low-cut, high-slit, excessively tight-fitting dresses.