Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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WENT C OKTH MILITARY ACADEMY Thb OnnNo liooai precaution is takt n with regard to sanita- tion, and the Academy ' ort icers, wliu arc all Instractfld aimg this line are constantly vigilant as to 13 fxniX iiiill: and premises. Approved modern methods of prevention arc omploycd l y tlic whool. Kvfrj ' cadot is required lo be vaccinated Tor smallpox and typhoid fever, two of the most prevalent diseases in community life. It is interesting to note that sinct- these requirements have been met there has been no eaae of tber The Hospital is located one-half block from the Academy, a distance which is conveni ent- ly close and at the sitnie time far enough away to isdate completely any case of con- tagious or infectious disease. It is a nine- room building and is completely equipped for thr hnndiing of any cose nf illness which might arise. There are twenty-five beds in flie hiMQutal. eight (rf them in the large ward and otbeis hi the amall«r rooms. Contagious diseases: are piomjrfly jriboad in iaolatiefn wards. Trained Nurse The liohpital is undiir the oare of a grud- oate nurse who is employed by the Acad emy and whose services are always nvaitkblle ' for those who may need attention. IIb Laboratorias The equipment of the lal orator!es at Went- worth Military Academy has been carefully selected with particular reference to the need of the school and includes all apparatus necessary to teach thoroughly the branches laid out in the courses of study.

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JvMWR BowMflKt Lawn As 8mm AxnoMBiB Dininf Roiam aiul IQidMn The dinin? room is a large air ' room well equipped for grentecl sen ' ice. Linen table clothii and napkins are furniahed and china- wjiro bpuring the Wcntworth coats of arms ninke.s an atlractive tfil)le. Colored men wait tiie tables. The walls are decorated witiK athletir and other a J hja ; bi»clt nvMiv .,-.•:•)•-: The kitchen is spacious, light, and well ventilated. Tli etiuipment Is up-to-date in every respect. This entlro dspartment is in charge of an experienced steward And buytr and is a ;!ource of fiatisfl)gl0n tip idU C P ' nected with the Academy. M«dieal Imp«clien The grounds and l)ui1dings ai-e given daily inspection by tiic Acadi-my officers. Every ijWilRMIS OWKUM Main Wako in BOsnxKL

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VENT ORTH A4ILITARy ACADEMY Ubraqr and Rsutiaf Roam A lafge, well lighted and well ventilated reading room and librar} has been provided for the use of cadets at all times. Reference books to be used in readings assignod by iiibtiuclors, and modern entyclupedias are always available. The beat works in English litornture, including the produotinns of the most | oi)uiar niodoin writers are in the cir- culating department. On the tables afftto be found current numbers of tlie best maga- zines and periodicals. An attendant is in charge duriQg ' «dioditilnntsiid«KliUl|K tion tiinas. SwmyHiiig Pod The swimming pool is on the lower floor of the gymnasium. It is 20 by GO feet and has a depth ranging from .3 to 10 feet. It is kept heated and is open during all recreation hours. Wentworth stndenta have the advan- tage of swimming fnciHtiefl the year round. The .swimming pool is particularly attract- ive. Every boy loves to swim. Here he qui engage In this wholesome apart through the entire windr. The water in lite jmioI h al- ways warm, kept so by a i pecial heating plant installed for that purpose. All cadct.s are taught to swim and a team i developed to cnroiieti- with other school teanti Cyinn« iuni The gymnadum. 220 x 55 teei. i» a source of great pleasure and pride to ail cadets. Its main floor has 10,000 square feet of playing floor which gives ample space for two basket- ball games, gym eluses, boxing and wrest- ling, to be going on at tiie same tinu On the ground floor there is a manual training room, the nuartermaster ' s department. Mili- tary Tactics Room, swimming pool, locker rooms and shower baths. This building is in almost constant use during the Winter months. It furnishes diversified recreation for the boy without making it necessary for him to seek this recreation out of doors time of year when the weather is bad.