MMA parents and families are invited for a weekend of parent-teacher conferences, a pancake breakfast, Review and the highlight of the weekend – the annual Valentine Dinner and Ball.
About the Valentine Ball: The Valentine Ball is an MMA tradition that goes back many years, including the annual appearance by the reigning Miss Missouri. This year, Miss Missouri 2011 Sydney Friar, will be on hand to crown the 2012 Valentine Ball Queen, who is chosen among the young ladies escorted by MMA cadets.
The formal Ball is free to all attendees. There is an optional dinner beforehand for which advance tickets must be purchased. The Valentine Ball is sponsored and planned by the Junior class. Valentine Ball FAQs .
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast, MMA Dining Hall
Sponsored by the Senior Class. $5 per adult, $2 for cadets and kids under 12. Buy tickets on site.
8 a.m. – Noon
Parent-Teacher Conferences, Academic Building
Check in at the Barnard Hall atrium. Pre-register here.
6:30 p.m.
Valentine Dinner, Centennial Gymtorium
Advance reservations only. Click here to purchase tickets.
8-10 p.m.
Valentine Ball, Centennial Gymtorium
All cadets and families welcome. Free of charge for all attendees. Formal attire required.*
*Formal attire includes cocktail dresses, suits or ballgowns for ladies and suits or tuxedos for men. Cadets wear winter dress uniform. Click for frequently asked questions about the Valentine Ball.
1:15 p.m.
Dress Uniform Inspection, Barracks
1:45 p.m.
Review, MMA Fieldhouse
Academic Fourragere will be awarded.
6:30 p.m.
Vespers, Memorial Chapel
Parents are welcome to attend once their cadets have checked in.