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St. Thomas Academy Gets Its Military Ball Groove On

Cadets celebrate with traditional pomp and circumstance.

John Molene, Neighbor
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Cadets and their dates celebrated the annual Military Ball in style at the school Saturday evening.

A host of parents and alumni were also present for some of the festivities. 

The ball, for sophomores, juniors, seniors and their dates, started with the traditional Grand March. Graduating seniors and their dates paired off and walked down the carpet in the school court, finishing under an arch of swords performed by junior officer candidates.

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The Grand March was followed by the dance, and the crack drill squad performed later in the evening. 

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