Dress Code and Etiquette

Dress Code and Etiquette
2014 Western Alamance
NJROTC NAVY BALL
October 17th 1830 at the Alamance Country Club
Navy Ball
• Celebrating the 239th “Birthday” of the Navy
October 13th 1775 when our Navy was
founded.
• Formal, Elegant Ball including:
– Receiving Line
– Naval Ceremony
– Dinner
– Dancing
REMEMBER!!!
• THIS IS NOT PROM, Rules and regulations are
set and you as a cadet or guest WILL follow all
rules given.
• This is a formal MILITARY BALL not your
regular school dance.
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Must wear Uniform at all times
No boutonniere
Must have a proper haircut and clean
shaved
No piercings!
Wearing medals and other awards are
optional but not recommended
Neat and pressed.
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No boots or street shoes.
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No piercing
No braids
Haircut
No boots
Black bowtie only
No styled hair for cadets when in uniform
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Dress must be a LONG gown (at or below knee length)
Slits up to knee allowed
Back of dress must be above the small of the back
No excessive cleavage or Strapless
One strap dresses are O.K. but must stay up!
No sheer (see-through) parts or sections of dress that
reveal inappropriate areas (i.e. cleavage, midriff, thighs)
DO NOT take off footwear (females may once dancing
begins.)
If unsure about dress, bring in a picture of you in it to
show to Instructors
Too much cleavage
Too much back exposed
Strapless
Too high of a slit on the dress
Too short, too much cleavage
Too short
Too high of slit on dress,
to much back exposed
Too
High slit
See through
Cleavage
Too short
Strapless
Strapless
Too exposed
Lady’s Attire
• Think Elegant / Not Trashy
• Wear something that you will be comfortable
in during all portions of the evening’s events.
– Receiving Line
– Pictures
– Dinner
– Dancing
• If it looks like lingerie, you are going home!
Bringing a Guest
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You are responsible for your guest’s conduct
Must have approval from Instructor’s
No JROTC drop outs
Must be a person in H.S.
Guest/parent consent forms required.
Seniors this is your last WAHS Navy Ball. 
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Must have a BLACK tuxedo or suit
Must wear a tie or bowtie.
NO sneakers or street shoes
Black dress shoes only
NO baggy clothing
Jacket worn during formal portion (may
remove for dance.)
Clean shave or properly trimmed beard and
haircut
Black tux only
Black tux only
No street shoes
NO STUBBLE – Either a
Neatly trimmed beard or
Clean shaven.
Faddish Hair
Tie must remain tied.
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Be on time! Receiving Line opens at 6:30pm
Female must be on the side of honor (right side)
Cadet should introduce them self and their
dates: “I am (rank)(name), This is my date
(name)” & complimentary statement.
Shake hands with the Commanders & Guest of
Honor
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Complimentary Statement should be a
statement about your date that would give
those in the receiving line a chance to start a
conversation.
Should be something that your mother would
be proud of your date for.
Example: I am Cadet Ensign Smith, this is my
date Jane Doe. She plays first chair flute with
the Western Alamance Band.
Or: I am Cadet Ensign Smith, this is my date
Jane Doe and she intends to attend Duke
University and study psychology.
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The food is a buffet, but don’t be greedy
 One plate at a time.
 Use silverware, not hands
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No Public Displays of Affection (i.e. kissing or
sitting on laps)
No chewing gum at any time
NO DRAMA leave it at the door
NO foul language
Do not sit on tables or window ledges. Find a
chair!
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Gentlemen should hold open doors for ladies.
Gentlemen should help the ladies with their seats.
Wait until the entire table has returned from the
buffet before you start eating.
Use proper manners.
When a lady leaves the table, the gentlemen at the
table should stand.
When a lady returns to the table, the gentlemen
should stand.
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NO DIRTY DANCING (i.e. grinding,
sandwiching, freaking)
Keep your feet on the floor
NO moshing (pushing & shoving)
NO being lifted onto shoulders or carried around
by anyone at any time
Be respectful to any and all instructors,
chaperones, and fellow dancers
BAD DANCING
BAD DANCING
GOOD DANCING
GOOD DANCING
NO DRAMA!!!
ENJOY THE BALL