Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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LBXINtiTON. MISSOURI at with r ' j.rnn1 to cU ' aiil aidtstipa ..fod proper preparatiun ' ' ■■[. : m,i. Water Supply The water of Lexington ia furntahed by the Missouri River. Rt-fnre pumped to the city, it is settled aiid cleared. The Academy, however, u not satisfied with this igeneral treatment and has instaUed a splen- did two hundred gallon atone filter which fumishos iin absolotlri puti V ismiitfai BUIiply of v;iti ' r. THE HEALTHFUL LOCATION AND PRE- CAUTIONS AGAINST SICKNESS Wentwurth Mtlitai-) ' Academy, uiid in fact ttte entire eoaunoni of Lexing ton, Mis- «ouri, enjoys a most remarkable health record. Situated on the southern bluff of the Missouri River, 210 feet abo o the water lev«l gopd drainage and air pure and free dtijijUL ibaliurbd iiifliieiMMiK cl all kinds wM The Academy is located on the outskirts at the tr vv)i ;ii iiit iino-liuir mile from the bluiness district. The air ia freah and pure at all times and a more healthful location Muld not be found at.yu here in the country. The grounds an(i i uiluiri fs ai p priven daily inspection by the Academy Suriffin precaution is taken ith regard to sanitation, and Uie Academy officers, who are all in- ilttlicted along this line, are constantly vtlrilant AH to the condition of the l uildin?5 and premises. During the school year just closed, the Academy had no case of serious illness and no case of -ontai(io us cr epidemic disease. Approved modem methods of prevention are in i ijNid liy the 8ch »ol. Every cadet is re- quired to be vaccinated for smallpox and phoid fever, two of the most prevalent disfa.so.s in community life. It is interest- ing to note that since lhe.se reyuiremients have been made there has been no ease of dthmr disttse at the Academy. The Hoapital The hospital is located one-tudf bl dc Item the Academy, a distanee whidi is om- vcniently cIobc and :if tho time t ' .ir OM EIgh away to nipletely isolate any cose (d iebntiui inis or faifflitloas diaeaM. It i» iKiiioc THE Hospital a five room buQding and is completdy «Qttipped for the handling of any 4;ase of Itliiii ' ti dEc ialt uii Tnuii«d NitfM The hospital is under the care of a grad- uate nnrae who is enjployed by the Academy, and whose sorviees are always availatrio-: for lliox ' w hii may need her iUteution. Trb SmpKurTB in Pbacto Makh Bddhb Lbxinoion Hismno Oaoar Hoon

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y E N T yy p R T H military ACAD E M Y m Uuima, TMimira Clam ta TAuaar to Hakolb OMOuinr Taoui amb w Vakm UavuL Jumeua ni?rP5.iarj- nppnrntus and well ventilated. TKoinz Room and Kitchen The dining njom is a l eaiilit iil larjfe room decorated in light brown and white. It is eomfoitabltt and delichtful at times. prsparation of the food in the mackt Wb ' ole txA hMlthful fashion. Food Supply After thirty-five years of experience, the ninimRt inont n{ the Aciidem) realizv. tfial ii school for healthy ivfi-bloixled Woy.s can !«• iucces sfully conducted on a scanty food sup- idy. The Academy table is set with the DMst wholeapmo and nutritioas of vn o K)l;cfl fiKMl and an abundant supply i- al- ways -itmhI. Kvery possible cari is taken A ViKW FnuM PuHcii or West Uauucks

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28 WBMTWOftTH MILITARY ACADEMY fan Gamsb Playw on tbs CAimra With Tvams fsqm Onn» mom in not Uwoom New Gymna«ium The new Kymiu «ium to which reference was ni. ' iiie in tliv last catalojfue is now iihoul completed. Tlii6 Hplendid building, lOU by 66 feet, fs bnlH of pressed brick with stone trimming, and will iindoiihttdly prove a nio»l valuable adjunct lu tiie work as well w the pleasure of the entire torps. P ' low the main floor on one side will he a l.uv, ' , well li(chted room entirely alwve : o Kul devoted to the niunual training work oi the school. Through the center of the basement runs a long gallery that will be used Tor indoor target piartiof. Tlic n tiiaiti- ing space of the basement lloor will ( ontitiii the fumuM room, owcr baths and lockers. No military school west of the Mississippi River has a gymnaainm that wOI eampare with Wc-ntwort||! ' » ' WCfr 4Utttjtoft ill size or value. Swimming Pool Adjoining west barracks is an outdoor 5wimmitiK notil made dT conrrete. This pool IS 20 by . id and has a depth ranging from 3 to 10 feet. At the deep end is a diving stand and spring board. Cadets derive much pleasure and healthful exercise fippm this, pool in the fall and spring. library and Reading Room A large, well lighted and well ventilated reading room and library luus lieeu provided for the use of cadets at all times. Reference books to be used in readings assigned by in- st nii ' l ' iis, and nindern t-ncyeiopediai are •ilways available. The iHj.st works in Eng- lish literature, including th e productions of the most popular modem writers are In the circulating department. On the tables itX9 to be found current numbop; Qff ftA :|bnit n giuunes and periodicals.