Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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nwT or AtoMMt AaaocunoM, FmHtDora; Cou Tlic (lininjr room is a beautiful ]ar|ire room decoiattHl in whito. An addition has recently been buiJt to accommodate the enlarged en- rollment The kitchen has also been enlarged and many needed oonvenimoQS Midedao that it is now one of the beet jBqtt i9fli$ sehiwl kiichciui in the country. Cadcto Qpartars TUB Memosiai. Status. J. G. Crbimbaw. to , Fatsi- E. N. 80PKIN8 DEUvnuNo AdhuUb. ' I ' hey are large and well ventilated, and in 1 evci-y case there is at least one large outside window. Euiii room is provided with a sfta- ciou.s wardrobe, a comfortable iron double- deck bed, two cl airs, a table with the best student stand electric light, and a mirror. Of course, the rugs and any decorations art furni-shed by the cadet. Each room is wdl heated by either Iml water or steam. Wash basins, which are furnished with hot aiid ccdd nuininjr water at all times, are located on

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each room. The toilets aure also convenient to ever? room and they are of the most modfni jind sanitary des ijm. Every precau- tion vvitii rogard lo cleanliness and sanita- tion is taken. Shower baths are also con- veniently located in the harnick and hot and cold water may be had at all times. The rooms are all convenient for escape in caw of fins, and sufficient fire drill is held ta insure absolute! saf to all cadets. Water Supply The water of Lexington is furnished by the Missouri River. Before lieiiip jnimpid to the city, it is iwttled and cleared. The Academy, however, i.s not satisfied with this general treatment and lias installed a splen- did system of modern fitters, which furnishes an absotaWII -pttre aad jiAN water. The Acadraiy is located on the ontaldrti Thb Hospital Side View, Went Bmnaclu BesrowL The class rooms are well equipped with all n H-essary apparatus: tbMQT M WfD l g ed and well vcnttlati-d. Food Supply After forty-thrt ' L- y« arc, ol experience, the management of the Academy realises that no school for healthy, active boys can be suc- cessfully conducted on a scanty food sup- The Academy table is set with the most IriUiMieiBIBand nutritious of well-cooked food and an dboadant siu ply is always served. Eveiy possible c«r - taken with regard to deanlinesa, sanitation and propor prepan»? tfam of the food.. o f the town about one-half mile from the Susiness rli tiirt. Tii- air is frrsh iind pure at all tinicii and a more healthful location could not be fbond anywhere in the co!ttQtiy» Medical Inipection The grounds and imildings are given daily inspection by the Academy officei-s. Every precaution is taken with regard to sanita- tion, and the Acadenny officers, who arc all instructed along this line, are constantly vigilant as to the condition of the buildings and premises. Approved modern methods of preventjoW are employed by the school. Ever - cadet ia IqpdrBd to be v«fi«ia«ted for onidlpox and