Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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LCXINUTON, MISSOURI 27 THHR I ' llf-S. ' .NT l. SE Every precaution with regard to cleanlinesi and sanitation l» taken. Shnwer bathx are ako conveniently Idoated in fhf liarriicks and hot and cold water may be hud at all time! . The rooms me all oonvonicnt for escape In case of fire, and sufficient Are drill is }uA to absolutely instire all caxietB aiEalnilt Cbu Room The ( luHs i-(i mj are well equipped with all m ' cos.sary iipp:iratu»: thcgr M»:1IKbQ. ItiAllBd •ltd .well vetililJilf .!. Dining Room and Kitchrn Thf iliiiirijr ri im is a lieaiiuiul lar ' ' .■ room decorated in li«ht hrnwii ami white. It is comfortable and deltshtful at all time«. The kitchen Is thoroughly equipped for the preparatidti thf food in the JlkOVt Wholer some and healthful fashion. Food Supply After tiliity-flve years of experience, tbe management of the Academy realizen that no sih(M)l for healthy n-iMiIixKled Imys can tje rfUCL-C ' tffully coiidiK ti ii n a sianty food sup- ply. Thi ' Aradctiiy tal le Is get with Ihr most wholesome and nutritious of well rooked food and an abundant supply Is al- way.s served. Every pcwlble lan- is taken with regard to cieanlineiss. sanitation and proper pMpantlon of tiii food. Water Supply The water f Lexington is furni.slitd liy the .Missouri River. Before being pumfH ' d u the city, it is settled and cleartnl. The . cademy, however, is not satisfied with this jreneral treatment and has installed a splen- did two huntlred gallon stone filter which I ' lirniiiihea an alMolulely pure and abundant siipi ' ly of water. Wentworth Military Academy, and in lttat the entire community of Lexington, Iffls siiiui. en:i ;,s a most remarkable hejilth rword. Situated on the southern bluff of the Missouri River. 210 feet above the water Ipvel. irood dniiiiit)ire and air i iir. and fn-e from nialai ' ial influem . -. of all kinds, are secured. The Aeademy is located on the outskirts of the town about one-half mile from the hiisiiu ' ss district. The air is fre h and pure ul all tiitieH and a more heaithiul location could Bflb;li» ' iiBMa ia i $ gi rti iMmH THS HOSrlTAI.

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WORTH MILITARY ACADEMY ThbOoum THE iDBiBililOS The piTiiinds, conaisting ' of H ' xff-fn jn-rci , are elevated, well drained and covered with tt iri growth of blue rnss, and are adorned wHh stMde trcw. The facilities for devdop- ing the variouH fni nis «jf nthk-tics carried On at ihe s )i »i| Jiic exioUont, the grounds being ample and well suited to practice of all branches of athtetlm and miliiary drills. Th« beauty and (ippropriitloness of the frroiinds Oan best be appreciated by u study uf the BUILDINGS AND F.QV ' IPMENT All the buildings of the Academy are con atraeted of brick and stone, with the exc«p tion of the old Prill IIhII, wbii-h is :i wixHlcn structure used for drilb uiul variouH indoor athletic Mportt . The buildings have all been designed for their prsMnt use and they are thoroug:hly adequate and exceptionally won suited for ti c-.s to which they are Th ,jarehe;it. ' M iiv ki.,.;,,., ;,iid hot water. Cadets ' Quarter The rooms are designed for two boys each. They are large an l well ♦ iilil.ited. and in eveiy eaae there is at least one large outside window whldi niMttil i biftKitifid «f«w ClUra. fiUiUMNQ .icross -iiime portion of thr rampiis. Kin-h room iu provided with a apaciuus wardrobe, a comfortable iron doable le !k bed, twoi chairs, a table With the best atodent stand electric liirht. and a mirror. Of lioorse, the niK and :iiiy decorationa are furnished by the cadet. £ach room is well heated by either hot water or steam. The rooma aitt comfortaljlo and attractivi- Wash busiiis, which are furnished w;th hot and cold riinnm r wnti i- at id! tiiiii-s, ;iri located on every floor, making them very convenient to each room. The toilets are also convenient to cverj room and they are of the most modem and sanitary design.

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26 WENTWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY The KTDunds and buildingii are given daily iniipection by the Academy Surjreon. Every precaution is tuNrn w ith rojrard In sunitat ;oi), and the A ;adeiny otiicers. who are all in- structed along this line, are constantly vigilant at to the ciwditiei Mp - b||| and premises. OiiniiK the lichool ytmir jfltst rldsf- !. the Academy had no case of serious illness and no ease of rontagiouR or epidemic diseoscL ApproA ' ed modern methnds of iiri ' t ' iilion are enipliiyed l) the sfhiMil. Kvcrv ' . ' adct it re- quired to be vat ' i ' iiuitt ' d iov .smallpox und typhoid fever, two of the moat prevalent dis- eases in community life. It is interesting tn note that since UwaeTetpurements have t»en tuadje tliere has been no c e uf either difl- at tiie Academy. The Ho kal The lii)-iiit;il is located one-hnlf block ' riun the Aaidemy, a distance which is con- veoiently ei se and at the name time far enough iiway to completely inolate any caM of contagious or infectious disease. It is a five-roim huildini; and is completely equipped for the handling of any ease of UlneM which might ariM. TiafaMdNona. The hoepita) H uiider the care of a graduate nurae who ia employed l . ' the Academy. ;iiid whiiSf serv- ices are alwaya a vail able for thq who may It has proved a most valuable adjunct to Uie work R« well as the pleasure of the entire I ' orj s. Helow the main floor on one Hide there is a large, well lighted room entirely above ground devoted to tl» mimvfA of the school. IMIM I. Pool Adjoining west harraoks is an outdoor switntninK ponl tw.uW nx concrftp. Thi: [)o(iI 18 20 by 50 feet and has a depth ranging from 3 to 10 feet. At the deep end ia a divii stand and spring board. Cadeta derive Ouicli pleasure and healthf td exercise from -tihla |MMl:ita« fail and epring. Library and Readinft Room A large, well lighted and well ventilated reading room and library has been provided for the use of cadets at all times. Reference books to he u»ed in readings assigned by instructors, and modern encyclopedias are always available. The bext worktt in tinglish literature, including the productions of the most popular modem writers, are in the cir- culating department. On the tables are to .c found current numbeRa«f.|IW ' v1 egt I I s and periodicals. New Gymnxsium Till. ' n ' v )r ni- naaium, loo !)y 65 feet, i. built of pressed brick with stone trim-