Military Ball Time!

Today is everyone's favorite, the night of all nights,... the military ball! Ok, I'm done. Today marks the longest and most stressful day the MS IV's will have all year. The process of transporting all materials, setting everything up, adjusting any plans, and rehearsing one last time is extremely arduous. I will rarely speak out against the cadre; however, they are impossible to deal with when it comes time to prepare the ball. Everyone has an opinion about how the ball should be run, and these opinions will surface on the day of the ball. Trying to satisfy the wants of others when you barely have enough time to prepare what you had drives cadets to insanity. So they run around like their hair is on fire in the hours leading up to the ball, leaving barely enough time to get dressed and make it back on time. The moral of the story is that everyone who goes needs to thank the MSIV's that put in the many hours required for a successful night. Now comes the time to address the consumption of alcohol. It has become practice for senior cadets to drink heavily prior to showing up at the ball. My opinion on the subject is that no one should be drinking, especially the senior cadets. They should remain sober because they are responsible for running the ball and caring for younger cadets. Last year I remained completely sober so I could drive anyone home who needed it. The ball is designed for the younger cadets to have fun and not have to worry about getting home. I will not address the post-ball happenings, but ask around if you are curious.