Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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Tn WaRTwoKTB GxusAoau :n crmniuluin. ono of lb targaat •od ktn •ftVlpMd In th miintnri U MtaM tmut, tt oontahM tir ngvimr ' tMikpt hnii rniirta, a larre ti»n. ■ ammratnv pMr (ttxfi fiinit}; loolMr roonUk aliawcn, muI nrai naalir lippurntua. convenienlly located in the banaclcs and lint aad ool f water nay 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 ikld lMi Wllieh- I iftfMHW ntly on dutv dua Rooms The class rooms are equipped with all «|iVtt«»tl»; they az».««U lightod and wen ventilated. Snce all classes are .sm.ill. th. ' ifi ' it.-it Niii rooms are of a size tp acTuniniudute conveniently tkp limited groups. In the past year thr«« modem and completoly o inipiiod science laboratflCiM imd lecture roomB have been added.

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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

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qotjnmtmmamia The Academy table is Mt wiOi whole- some, nutritious and weU-cooked foods, of ii ich an abundant supply te always served. S MCial effortfl arc mado to scp that all meals are properly balanced to suit the needs of the growing boy. The menus are fl4fc quently submitted to the best authorities on diet for their suggestions and criticisms. Every po. : iii ' c i lux ' a lakcn with regard to deanliness, sanitation and proptEur jir panr tioD of 4h« food, Watar Sopply The water of Lndngton is furnished by the Missouri River. Before being pumped to the city, it is settled, cleared and purified. The Academy, however, is not sHtisfied with thi.s general treatment and lutn installed a system of modern filters, which iuruisties a pott iodlANtttflBitaupSlf ' OtiMlIKi The Academ - is located on the outskirts of the town about one-lialf mile from the businett district The air is fresh and pure at all times and • non luMlttifttl lqeM«m eonld not be found! Dining Room and Kitchen The dining room is a large aii-y room wrfl equipped lor jienleel service. Linen table clotiis and napkins are fumiahed and china ware bearing the Wentworth coats of arms maiies an attractive table. Colored men wait the tables. The walls are decorated with athtoUe and elJttf atodnrt pictorai datint The kitchen is .spacioua, li| t, and well ventilated. The equipment is ai»4o-dute in every respect. This entire department is in • linrge of an experienced steward and buyer and is a source of satisfactfan to all con-