Highlander Honors Night & Cadet Ball

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

Info: Doors open. Photos at the backdrop. Find your seat. Mingle with mocktails.

Info: Posting of colors, National Anthem, invocation, head table introductions, Missing Man Table, toasts.

Info: Buffet service by table.

Info: Year-in-review video, awards, change of command, senior sendoff, Highlander Toast, retiring of colors.

Info: Music, dancing, line dance, celebration

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Foundation, 6001 Ron King Trail, Littleton, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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