Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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♦ WENTWORTH MILITARY ACAD E MY Skkimm ' Kakhwm.i. Cxukmonx at tiw Fi.au Inasmuch ns the student comes into close contact with his teachers, this close associa- lion tends toward Hn upbuilding of ideals and a strengthening of morals. The honor system of discipline is a feature of Wrnt- worth life. The placing of each individual upon his own honor has been a strong factor in the building of manhood nt the school. The general policy of the school is con- trolled by a Board of Trustees composed nf representatives of Protestant churches of the city. Wentworth is strictly non-sectarian, al- though it emphasizes religious instruction and church attendance. Every cadet is re- quired to attend Sunday services each week at one of the Lexington churches. A Cultural Background No school is complete unless there is n background for instilling into the lives nf the students an appreciation of the beautiful and the cultural. The truly educated per- son is a truly cultured one, one who has learned to appreciate the finer things of life. This environment of culture is kept as a constant ideal at Wentworth. It is the cub- lorn to make the chapel exercises a daily source of spiritual inspiration for the stu- dents. The chapel periods are held four day a week at 1 p. m. Physical Training It is the object of the school not alone to develop athletes, but to give every boy in school that physical training which he needs. Owing to the fact that the life at Wentworth is so regular and so conducive to the liest physical development, her teams usually are exceptionally strong. It is to be noted, however, that the school never loses sight of a boy who is not the star athlete, and that he is trained along athletic lines as well as is the boy who is able to make the team. All Interested The athletic teams are composed of volun- teers, but every boy is required to engage in some form of athletics. It is the aim of the school to provide coaches for as many teams as can be organized. Papr Thtrtrrn

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♦ WENTWORTHfMI LIT ARY AC AD E MY Tin (irn Towm. Familiar to Oknerations or Wentwobth Mi:n. dents outside the cluss room. They are in position to render assistance during study hours as well as in the class room. A true spirit of friendship exists between teachers and students and this relationship is of great value. Supervised Study The supervised study periods are of suf- ficient length for the proper preparation of lessons. Besides the vacant periods of the day. two hours each evening, from seven to nine, are devoted to study and those who de- sire may continue to study until taps al ten. Men Teachers and Competition With Boys For boys of preparatory and junior col- lege age it is believed that men teachers who are professionally trained and who under- stand boy nature can get the best results. A normal red-hloodi-d American laiy is also in- clined to enjoy competition and association with other boys in class work. Reports Sent Home Scholastic reports and personal letters are sent home at frequent intervals in order that parents may In? kept in close touch with the progress and standing of the student and may co-operate with Academy authorities in inspiring the boy to his best efforts. Moral and Religious Instruction It is the constant aim of Wenlworth to create a wholesome moral and religious en- vironment for the students, and to impress upon their minds the ideal of clean living anil clean thinking. A correct moral atmos- phere pervades all school activities and school life. Through a I w lanced day of work, play and study, the morale of the corps is always high. I ' ai t Txrtlvr

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♦ WENT WORTH ♦MILITARY ♦ ACADEMY ♦ The Competitive Sports Six ti ten football teams are developed and trained by various memliers of the faculty. In basketball, l esides the school Loams which compete with other schools, each com- pany ha two teams and a tournament is held for the company championship. Track ath- letics, baseball, swimming, soccer, boxing, wrestling, tumbling and tennis are carried out along the same lines. Teams in tumbling are developed under an expert instructor and give occasional exhibi- tions at basketball games or at home talent snows. Military Drills There is no better means of physical ex- ercise than that afforded by the military drill. It teaches self-control and gracefulness of carriage. It develops those muscles which are most needed throughout life. One hour of each school day is devoted to drill, and there are other military formations of short duration which the cadet attends daily. At all formations he is taught to hold his should- ers back, his chest out, his head up. and his face squarely to the front. The form of physical exercise used by our army camps in developing soldiers is used almost every day at Wentworth. No effort is made to turn cadets to the army or war. While each cadet is trainer! to lie an officer il lie so desires, the military work primarily furnishes the In si basis known for mental and discipline. Work In the Gymnasium During bad weather, when it is impossible to have outdoor drill, much of the drill period is devoted to gymnasium work. This work is very interesting and highly beneficial for physical development. The gymnasium is open at all times and during recreation hours many of the cadets find profitable pleasure in boxing, wrestling, and working on the gymnasium apparatus . Social Life The social life of the Academy is abund- antly adequate to give the students the recreation, culture, and ease of manner which properly go with a fOOi education. Parties and entertainments are given at intervals at such times as not to interfere with the regular work. The spirit of chiv- alry naturally accompanies military training and the Iwaring of the cadets in social con- tact ia always a matter for favorable comment. l t ru tt rt ttvf m tr 11