Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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.V 1 LOeniwi t i •aaitary deeijrn. Everj prpfnutinn with re- j(wrd to cleanliness and sanitation ia taken. Shower baths are also conveniently located in Hip barracks and lM ,fll4p0( 4 lptM« l be had at all times. The rooms are all convenient for escape in case of fire, and sufficient fire drill is held to Insure safety to all cadets. A night watch ia eottrtui% on dutj all Clau Rooms The class rooms are equipped with IKOessaiy apparatus; tfccgr •od well ventilated. Food Sepplsr After forty-five years of experience, the management of the Academy realizes that BO school for healthy ictive boys can be inie- Caimrs Kttp Tacta Rooms m OsMoi V iii h an abundant supply is always scr ed. Every possible care is taken with r purd to eleanUncQs, sanitalOon. and. nraiiiBr ]»r q a«ir vmifi- the fiid. Water Sopply The water of Loxing ton i.i fumishrd by the Missouri River. Before beinjf jjumped to the city, it is settled and cleared. The Academy, however, is not satisfied with this general treatment and ha.s in.stallod a sys- CoitrANY Drux ply. The Academy tahle is set with whole- some, nutritious and well -cooked foods, of —Ifr— Ci.A s IS TopodRAniY. fem of modern filters, wiucti furnishes a pure aiald abundant supply of water. The Academy is Iocate l on the outskirts of the town about one-half mile from the

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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS liuiu. nnc of tbc The Wrntwobth GnnuaraM hii d b«at uqutppMl In th« c LL the buildings of the Acad emy are constructed of brick and stone with the exception of Alarine llall. The build- ings have all bieeii designed for tteir presont use and th« «Miatry, U SSOstt f««t. It eonUtna two l)iwi OSm IM . wm shade trees. This gives Wentworth space for athletic fields and facilities for carrying on all branches of athletics with students of all ages. 11 al»u gives ample room for th miUtngr work. are Ounroughty adequate and well suited for uses to which they are put. Thejr are heatt ' fi by steam and hot water. Murine liall is a fine new building con- stmeted along the lines of the cantonment buildings with sik Ii riflfiefl rf ' flnements as are best suited to its use here. It has hardwood floors throughout, and comfortable cadet rppms. A most modern and thoroughly eitiiipped buainess epai ' tment is also located in thin building. The grounds, consisting of fifty acres, arc elrvatod. well drained, covered with a rich growth of blue grass, and adorned with The rooms are designed for two boys each. They are comfortable and well ventilated, and in ever ' case there is at leaat one large outside window. Each room is provided with a wardrobe, a comfortable iron double- deck bed, two chairs and a table with sttt- dent stand electric light Of our e. rh. nigs and any decorations are furnished by the cadet. Each room is well heated by eithinr hot water or steam. Wash basins, whi. h are furnished with hot and cold running water at all limes, are located on the various floors, making them very convenient to each raom. The toilets are also convenient to cverjr room and they are of modttn and. —15—

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Tas DmtM Room business district. The air is fresh and pure at rU timcis and a more healthful location covhl not be fomtd. Tbe dining room is a lar e airy room well equipped for genteel serxice. Linen table cloths and napkins are furnished and ehina- ware bearing the Wentworth coats of arm i •SukM an KtttActive table. Colored men wait t)ie tal los. The wulls are decorated with athletic and other todfint (dctwes dating back many years. Th« kitchen is spacious, light, and well ventilated. The equipment is up to date In every respect This entire department is in charge of an experienced steward and bayer and ii; a .source of sati.sfadiim to aH eOBr neOed with the Academy. NvaxH BwAcanu, XHANsaatma F ' Mtbau Gams -47—