Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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VffxT Entkanck to G«mna«um ways this i« a fortunate thing. The atiBOcla- tion» between the students of these schools in their competitive athletic and wholastic activities, tlx associations of the facuitiefl of these schcKils. and the frequent educational conf ronccs lu ' ld among Ihe e different insti- tutions, all go I CI l ( ' . ' |) tlie standard of aca- demic work on a liigii level. There is a decided stimulation to achievement in the haaltfay aod friendly rivalry between th« dif- The Climate Lexington is located in eenttml MiaaoorL The climate here is ideal for a school, since it is cool enough to be invigorating and to offer the winter s wrts. such as skating and slcighitiK. and at the same time it is mild enough not to subject the students to the rigors of a more northern locality. The cadets can be out of doors comfOftlA ipnii ticaUy all of tb« tehMl XMX

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Anicuum Vnwa or Wmrrrara UaxuM Aatmrnst BWmm BUILDINGS AND S SimDS IFTV-TWO ucnt coropme ilic irj iiiinds of thi Academy. Tlif fiunt cunipus. with its stately elms and glorious flower banks, is beautifol be yond description. This three |! ck stretch of ct;o| shade and beauty gives Wentwprth a distinctive atmosphere of home. The hack eamptui includes athletic «nd drill fields, rifle raageo, and nattnal fastnesses ideal for hikes or military nuincu- vem. A fine new stadium graces the west (Eind of the cnmpu.s. Tiieie are nine IhomuKiiiy modern build- ings on the campus. The buildings have all been designed for their present use jand are of brick and stone oonstniction with steam rad hot water heat. They are Administra- tton building and Science Hall« Hickman f l ' if Harracka, Gynmasiiim, SnperiB- tendent ' s Besidenee, Prinei|»L ' s BeaideneBr Hoii|ij|ti|» GaOory. Cadets ' Qurter The rooms ore designed for two boys each. They nro comfortable and well ventilated, nl! being outsidi ' ronms. Karh room i; pin- vided with a wardrob«, a comfortable iron double-deck bed. two chairs and a table with .vtudent stand r. ' ccti ic lijfht. OJ ' course, the rugs and any decorations aru furnished by the cadet. Each room is well heated by cither tifit vvati r or :5team. lavatories, with liot and told running water at ail limes, are located on the various floors, makinir them very convenient to each room. The toilets are also convenient to every room and they are ol modern and sanitary design. Every precaution with regard to cleanliness and sanitation Is taken. Shower baths are alhM