Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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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.

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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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WB N J-Wfi »T MIX I T AR Y AQ 4-MJ MX Qjii iMl Diiu Pmi SCHOLASTIC ANDMIUTARY RECOGNITION Importance and Meanind of Memberihip in the North Central Asaocialion of Collegca the Secondary Schoob Mcnihi rshl} . The membership of the North Central AsHociation of Colleges and Secondary Seboob is composed of the leadinK eolkcw and preparatory schoob in th« fol- lowhiff states: Colorado. Illinois, Indiana, lawa, Kan«»s, Michigan, Minnesota, Mis- Muri, Montana, Nebraska North DaJiota, Ohio, Oklabonoa, Sooa Dakota and Wia eonsln. Standard. The standard set by the Asso- ciation for the Secondary Schools is that the curriculum Hhull be broad enouj rh and the subjects thoroughly enough taught amply to prepare the student who graduates for liw best collcKe.s and universities in this country, indttding the Govemment academiea, Wtst. Point and Annapolis. Inspector.- . The Association nmintatina a Board of Inspectors, the members of which, by means of written report.s and personal inspection, keep in cloee touch with the woric of each school and niake a report of their observation to the AsBociatiun each year. If the work of any school is not up to the required standard, this school ia» ac; MOe. dronned from the Assoda on. Sxtraet from Inspector ' s letter: Gradnates of North Central Schools are ndmittfd in any college or university in America that admits stuilents on any kind of certificate. • • • The action of the Asso- ciation insofar aa it affects your school was as follows: aeentSMLf Cdkga Work AocMdBiad Tlio work of the Junior College depart- ment has been carefully planned according to specifications of the University of Miv souri. This dep,ij-lment is regrularly in- spected by the University Junior College in- spection boaxd and all courses have been accredited. Any credits r C ' i f r! m.iv, tliero- f ore, be txansfeqat to practically any uni versify. TYf Importance and of Govern- Meaning Snpervtsiea Wentworth is directly supervisetl by the War Dupfirtmcnt of the United States (lov- emment. An active army officer, assisted bj ' - an active army non-commis.sinnfd of ' firer, is in charffe of the military insti uction. Fifty thousand dollars ' worth of equipment is furnished the Academy by the War D partment fur instructiun purposes. 0