Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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Iffeeaution is taken with regard to aanita- tion, and tho Acadcniy officers, wlin aiv all instructed ulong tbU line, are constantly vigOant as to the dinSUaii JillM) iKdldiota and premises. Approved luixlei n methods of prevention are employed by the school. Every cadet is required to be vaccinated for snudlpox and typhoid fever, two of the most prevalent dis» ' asi-s in community life. It is interesting to note that sinee these requirement have been met there has been no emw of iiSaar I ' be HospiUkl The Hoepital is located one-half blodc from the Academy, a distance which is convonient- ly dose and at the same time far enough awajr to isolate completely any case of con- tagious or infectious disease. It is a nine- foom taildtns and is completely equipped for the handling of any case of illness which mijrlil iuisH. TliiTH arc twpnty-fivp bods in the hospital, eight of Ihem in Uic large ward and otb«n in tile jraialla rooms. Contagioua diseaaes arf j ttms PlMMd to: f iatell a wa«da. Trainad Nurae The hospital is under the care of a grad- uate nurse who is employed by the Acad- emy and whose services are always tenSkMm for those mho majr need attention Thf ciuipm- nt of iho I. horntorir?; at Wfnt- worth Military Academy has been carefully selected with particular reference to the need of the school and includr i |. .itos necessary to teach thoroughly the iaranchil laid out in the concaea of study.

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iCie dwvrtJi Tlio Acudem.v, liowever, is not satisfied witli this general troatmcnl and has installed a system of modern filtvi i, which fumiihM.ft pure and abundant supply of water. The Academy la located on tiie outaklrbi of the town about nne-half mile frnn the bluiness district. The air is fresh and pure ftt all times and ft more healtiiful l«e»t{oii (Mold nojt be found. Dining Room and KildMB The dining room is a large airy taoxa well equipi ed for genteoi service. Linen table cloths ;in(i napkins are furnished and rhina- ware it ' nu nj; ti p WoMtworth coats of arms makes an attractive table. Colored men wait the tables. The walls are decorated with athletic anil other sttHtntt pie)tlP! t itiflft back many years. The kitciien i« spaciou.s. lijfhl, and welt ventilated. The eiiuipmeni is up-to-date in in iM ' respect. Thia entire depaitnient is in ( har}7f of an experienced stewaid and buyer aiu! is a .source of satlsfaetttm to aK. nected with the Academy. The jfrounds and Imildinjrs are jfivrn daily iiisp. I tjoii liy tho ALadcni iffiier- . Every bOOIWM OfftOt Uaoi vaxd w uomuL

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B urUBlUM IMMT ' S Bn»BKOB Library and Reading Room A large, well liirhled and well ventiUrtedi readiuK room and library has been provided forlhf use of cadol.s ;it all times. Rcfrjnice ImokH to Ijt- used in readings as iigno(| by inatructors. and modem en dopedia i are alwasra availabhr. The best works in English literature, including the prodaetions of the most popular modern writers are in the cir- culating deportment On the talde« are to be found current numbers of the liest maga- zii;i- .iiMi [icriodicals. An attendant is in charge during school hours and at recrea- tion times Swiuimiiig The swimming pool is on the lower floor of the gymnasium. It is 20 by 60 feet and has a df ' plli ninKinK finm 3 to 10 fort, ft is kejit litatt ' d and is o))i n during all recreutiuii hourK. Wentworth studenta have the advan- iige of .swimming facilitieji the year round. The swimming pool is particularly attract engage in this whoK-. ume juirt through tlMi entire winter. Tht; water in the pool is al ways warm, kept so by a special heating; plant installed for that purpose. All cadets We taught to ffUte Kttd a team is developed i%K:4Mgn ate-tiif otliif atftuol teams. Cftimmdmn The frs ninasium. 1? ' J0 55 feet, is a .source of great pleasure and pride to all cadets. Its main floor has 10.000 square feet of playing floor which jfives ample space for two basket- ball games, gym classes, boxing and wrest- ling, to be going on at the same time. Oil the ground floor there is a manual training room, the iiuarterma.ster ' s department, Mili- tary Tactics Room, swimming pool, locker rooms and shower baths. This building is in almoflt eonfltant use during the winter months. It ' famishes diversified recreation for the boy without making it necessary for him to seek thia recreation out of doora at a time of yaar yrtm tixi mmi la tmi.