Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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♦ W NTWORTH M1L1TARY ACAO£MY A Wm.i. HALAvrrn Untr Ik PiXNTina. QuANrmrj Is SravtTii In tub Dinino Room Class Rooms The class rooms are c ' quijjpcd witli all necessary apparatus; they are well lii ted and well ventilated. Since all classes are smiill. the recitation rooms are of a sin to BOGommodate conveniently the limited groups. Very recently three new modem and com- pletely equipped seioice labontories sod lae tlOACflMII luve been addsd. Food Supply The Aeidemy table is set with whole- tome, nutrltiona and weU ooked foods, of an iriiaiadMit id|ip Special efforts are made to see that all meats are properly balanced to suit the needs of Uie gfrowing boy. The menus are fn-- quently submitted to the best authorities on diet for their sasgestiona and eritl e tsm s. Every possible care is taken with rfgrnrd to cleanliness, sanitation, and prujier prepaia- tioB of the food DMnq Room and KHehmi The dininjr rooni i.= a large air room well equipped for gentetil service. Linen table cloths and najddoa are furnished and diina- miw {Mvdiw tha WavtawiUi tsuAM mm Each Caiwt.

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♦ WENTWOjlTH MILITARY ACADEMY An AmM YW of tk Wcirfworth Groondf Tills ihowK thr idcftl looitiwi at th edc« of town with ■ptctan KNNUMta astomlinc back. TM mw Ufriik field, pande groumls, tnck« tctmia court and Iwlldhinii ue all dhtmetlr AoWn. Tte Ceiintary and GoU CoBiMta in tk aKtcma liA BUILOINeS jl D GROUNDS FiFTY-XWO acres comprbe tlie jfroundii of the Academy. The front campus, wHth its statnly clnis and glorious flower banks, is l;« ' autlful lieyond dcscriptiun. This four-block stretch of cool shade and beauty gives. Wcnt v(»rtli a distinclive atmosphf ix ' of home. Tlif back campus includes aihletic and drill fields, rifle ranges, and natural iutneases ideal for hlkea or military maneu- vers. A fine new stadium graces the west and of the eampua. There are eight thoroughly modem build- ings on the campus. Hie boildings have all been designed for their present use and are of brick and stone construction with steam and hot water heat. They are Adminlstm- lion Building and Science Hall, Ilicknian Hall. B Barracks, Gymnasium, Superin tendent ' s Residence, PrindpaTs Residence. Cedeff ' Quartws The rooms are designed for two boya eadi. They are comfortable and well ventilated, all being outside rooms. Each room is pro- vided with a wardrobe, a comfortable iron double-deck bed« two chairs and a table with student stand electric light Of course, the rugs and any decorations are furnish ' d by the cadet. Each room is well heated by eiOier hot water or steam. Lavatories, wi hot and cold running water at all times, aM located on the various floors, making tli- ' m very convenient lo each room. The loilft s Are also convenient to every room and they are of modern and ;yuiitaiy design. Every precaution with regard lu cleanliness and sanitation is taken. Shower baths are also conveniently located in the l arrarks and h(9t and cold water may be had at all times. The rooma are all convenient for Mcape In ease of fire, and .stiff i ' ient fire drill is held to insure safety to ail cadets.. A night watch- man is constantly on duty.

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t W £ N T W O R T H ♦ M I L 1 T A R Y ♦ A C A D E M Y ♦ Butic Bpparatui. TM rymnailuni, on of lh« niakei an attractive table. Colored inea wait the tables. The walls are decorated with athletic and other i|Httag jMofen back many years. The kitchen is spacious, light, and well ventilated. The equipment is up-to-date in every respect. This entire department is in charge of an experit;iu t ci steward and buyer and la a aouree of satisfaction to all jcoo- metod wStii the Academy. Water Supply The Academy is located on the ootskiTtH iaf LiadngtOD about one-half mile from the baaiiiaas diatrict. The air is fresh and pure at all times and a more healthfal location ooaU not be found. The water is furnished by ttw Miaaoaij Bivec; Bcfcm Mac iramped The Academjr, tam VWt, U not satisfied with this general treatment and has installed a syat m uf modern filltjrs, which fumiah .|l ' pure and abunditnt .supply of water. The Hoipital The Hospital is located one-half block from the Academy, a distance which is convenient ly close and at the same time far enough away to isolate completely any case of con- tagious or inrectious disease. It ia a iiiii room tjuildirig and is completely equipped fOT the handling uf any case of illness which mii t arise. There are twenty-five beda ia the hospital, eitfht of thom in the large ward and others in Uie amaller rooms. Contagioua diseases ava prpmpOjr 0 WS ' wacdc, Main Waku in UoariTAL