Highlander Honors Night & Cadet Ball
About this Event
Mark your calendars, Highlander. On Sunday, June 28, 2026, HCS will host Highlander Honors Night & Cadet Ball — our 9th annual squadron banquet, and this year, our biggest celebration yet.
This year, four moments come together into a single evening:
- The cadet change-of-command ceremony, marking the transition to our incoming cadet commander
- A sendoff for our graduating high-school seniors
- Squadron, Wing, and external awards (VFW, AFA, AFSA)
- A celebration with dinner, music, and dancing for the whole squadron family
This is an evening for our cadets — and for the families who have made their year possible. We hope every Highlander family will be there.
What to know now
- Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Time: Arrival 4:00 PM · Evening ends 8:30 PM
- Dress: CAP uniform for the formal program; modest civilian attire welcome for the dance portion
- Cost: $15.00 per person. A small ticket price to keep the event accessible for every family.
Looking forward to celebrating with all of you.
Semper Vigilans,
Capt Evan Jones, CAP
President of the Mess
9th Annual Banquet
Highlander Composite Squadron (CO-163)
Civil Air Patrol Colorado
Agenda
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 AM
Arrival
Info: Doors open. Photos at the backdrop. Find your seat. Mingle with mocktails.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Formal Opening
Info: Posting of colors, National Anthem, invocation, head table introductions, Missing Man Table, toasts.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
Dinner
Info: Buffet service by table.
🕑: 05:45 PM - 07:30 PM
The Program
Info: Year-in-review video, awards, change of command, senior sendoff, Highlander Toast, retiring of colors.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Cadet Ball
Info: Music, dancing, line dance, celebration
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 15.00
