Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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Ml tjSlhoid fevcf. two of the most prevalent .diaea PR in community life. It ifl inteioslinjr ;|o roi. viiice these requirements been met there has been no caw 0 eitJiei ' jdiaeMMt at (he Academy; IbsHiMpital Thelfospital in located one-half block from the Academy, a distance which is eonvtinient- ty close and ut tlie same lime fai ' enough fh ' most thoroughly oquijpfHBd bOjqpcitttla Of its size iu the state. The hii pit.il i- uiidi-r ttne OKBol ' two grad« unte nuriies who are employed by the Acad- emy and whose acn ' ices are always a ' ai]abto fpc ;U) |l9e who mity lu i d their attfOClkari;- Swimming Poob Adjuimng West liurruck» ia un outdcMir UoapiTAi nway to isolate completely any case of con- tiiKiotiti or iiifc ' tioiis (lisi ;i.so. It Is a nine- room building and is cumpielely equipped for the handKng of any case of illness which might arise. There iiro twenty-fivi? l eds in the hospital, eight ul them in the large ward and others in the smaller rooms. Contasriowl diseases arc promptly placed in isolation wards. The Wentworth hospital is one of swinDninK pool made of concrete. Thia pool is 20 i.y Till feet and has a deptii ranging from 8 to lU feet. At the deep end is a div- ing stand and siiring Inmrd. Cadets derive much pleasure and health lul exetlfd ff JbKUn. this pool in tiie fall and pri g. But the new indoor iiool is far more popa- lar. It is SO by 60 feet and has a depth ranging from 3 to 10 feel. 11 is kept heated

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each room. The toilets are aho convenient to ovcry rnom and they are of the moat modern and sanitary desijrn. Evety precau- tiant with regard to cleanKneM and sanita- tion is taken. Shower bath are also con- veniently located in the barradui and hot und cold water may be had at all times. The rooms arc all conv ient for escape in case of fire, and suTTicient fire drill is held The water of Lexington ia fomidnd 1ig the Hissoori River. B ore being jmrnpfld to the city, it is settled and cleared. The Academy, however, is not satisfied with this sreneral treatment and has installed qilen- did .s stem of modem filters, iriddifundttlu an aba6tatiii ; plse aad ■t water. . •VlW ' AfiidiiBtr in Iseatid an tite o«tddH» Thg UogriTAi. The class rooms are weQ equipped with all accessary apparatus; an well lighted and well ventilated. Food Supply After torly-lwo yeai-s ol experience, the management of the Academy realizes that no school for healthy, active boys can be suc- cessfully conducted on a scanty food sup- ply. The .Acudeiiiy table is Mt with the mo8t wholesome and nutritious of well-oooked food and an abundant supply is always served. Every possible care is taken with regard to ileanliness, sanitation and jiroper prepara- the food. ef the town about one-half mile from the busitirp- district. The air is fresh and pure ui ail tunes and a mure liealthfui location (!ould ' iidtrlM fiMuid juiywhMNk ill thft (SMDtiy. Medical Itupcction The gruund.s and buildings are given daily inspection by the Academy officers. Every precaution is taken w ith regnrd to sanita- tion, and the Academy officers, who are all in lructed ;iK ng this line, are constantly vigilant us tu the condition of the buildings and premises. Approsod rnodem metfaOds Of pi ' vention are employed by the school. Bvery cadet is required tio be vaccinated f or smidlpac mt

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and is open, under the supervision if qiuJi- I Th Laboratories ffed life savers, during nil recreation hours. The equipment of the labomtories at Went- WentwoHh students have the advantage of | worth Military AcadHniy has iofn carefully swit-rToiMt 1 ..-iliti.- ... ■ ■iMil I .• • ' • ili III, 1 I .■ ' ■.•r. ' Iir.. |i. I ' n '