Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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♦ WENTWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY those of the state. Reference books to be ttied in readiiigi assigned by u tmrtras. and modern encyclopedias are always available. The best works in Bnirtish litei ajtOTB, indudinj; the ()i-(i(luctiiin.s of the most pt Nilar moderi] writers are in the circulatinji department. On the tables are to be found current numbers of the best nukfirazines and periodical. An experiencad Lihrarian k in charge at all times. Swimming Pool The awimming |io il is cm the l(jwi ' r flcir of the gymnasium. It is 20 by 60 feet and has a depth ransinir from 3 to tO feet It is kept he.it ' d and is of en during all rw-rontion hottrs. Wentworth students have the advan- tage of swfaaamfaig faettltlea the year roand. The swimming |)ool is particularly attrac- tive. Every boy loves to swim. Here he can engage in this wholeeome sport through the entire winter. The water in the pool is al- ways Itepl warm and is scientifically filtered and purifie l by the latest approved metiu)d«. Ail cadets are taught to swim aiMl a team la .iwv!nQ]Ma w. co mpff ia ' wmt Qcniif Gymnasium The gymnasium, 220 x 66 feet, is a source }f great insure and pride to aQ cadets. Its m«in floor liifeiOjflMiPaq of fjliii floor which gives ample space for two basket- liall games, gym ciatuses, boxing and wrest- Ung, to be going on at the same time. On the pH ' ound floor there in a manual training room, the quartermaster ' s department. Mili- tary Tactics Room, animming pool, locker rooms and showjT hatha. Thij building is in almost cunatunl use during the winter months. It fumtBhes diver ified reereation for the ixiy without making It neceaaary for him to seek this recreation out of doors at a time of year when the weather Ja bad. ACsaMn. J i fttfir Au. Insmmvion Santtoa ft llMiilBr ma AwvTANT

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♦ W E N T W O R T H ♦ M 1 L 1 T A R Y ♦ A C A 0 M Y ♦ TSSTINC. IHK KVBJ Trained Nurse The hospital is under Uie oaie of « grad- uate nurse who is employed by the Acad- emy and wliosp scrvicf s ar« always avilll for tliosc who mny need attention. Building ln { ection The i rounds and buiidings are given daily inspection by the Academy officerst. Every precaution is taken with regard to sanita- tion, and the Academy officers, who are all instnictei) along ' this lirit , aii ' cotisliintly vigilant a« to the condition of the buildings and fownii ih. P vonal Madteal bitpaetien ApmoVfld nuiiieiii methods ol ' iin venlion are employed by the school. Every cadet is required to be vaccinated for smallpox and typhoid fcvor, two of the most prevalent diseases in conununity life. It is interesting to note that since these rsQuiremarts bxn been met there li:is lix n 1» tcili!imf pt,-:tdkim disease at Uip Academy. Also, each cadet upon entrance ia required to undcrfTO a thon)U?h mwlical inspection hy Ihi- schoul physiciaitii and ajwistants. As sei-n Ijy the accompanying illustrations, the inspection is thoroujrh and complete. A de- tailed record of the findings is kept There may tl» «aHl llltfhl lMp«ttidi year. Tlia Laboraieriat Ver ' recently entirely new laboratories have been built and c(iuipped. These occupy the center and west wings of tlie Adniinis- trntion Buildintf; thf ».- wings are now knuwn as Science HalL These lalMratorieaare scientifically planned and equipped to oom- ply Willi any collesre or university standard. In addition to making the study of aeienee to college men a pleasure, they are also used l y the hijrh school students, Riving tlieni an nni ' xct-llcd oi)|M)rtunitv at roUepre facilities Library and Reading Roonn The pjLst year an ( i.tirely new Library hli ' been built ami oquiifpt-d. Thousands of new books and periodicals liave been added. Ac- cording to recent sdidastie inspectors the laiiMiHWlDGin ANi BoiiY MCASBMUMfSSOnaK PaoVKor Valus

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♦ WENTWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY GENERAL R UUTIONS As IT is the object of the Academy to d«vekq each cadet to his liighest stage ai efficiency, all the regulations for the daily routine are fomolated with thbt object in mind. Oaring the recreation period from 4:10 to 5:60 P. H. cadets are engaged in atliletlcs or other nctivitics about the Academy and are not expected to go more Uian two blocks from e Academy grounds, except by permission. (Collejre stiideiits not no restricted.) It is not deemed advisable for cadets to be about town except on business or for reasonable recrea- tion and yet it is not. desired to take them entirely away fmm contact witl» civil institu- tions. Two days — Wednesday and Saturday — are therefore designated for freedom of limits during the recreation period, so that all may have opportunity for ttfliwfag iff- necessary purchases in Lexington. Hi SduKd cadets may call or attend tiie tihent Oft iMmdl: (A Stiwidair eyipingi,. pco vided their eonduet and attention to duty has Ih hi s;illsfactor5 ' durinp tlic preceding weidtf CuikiTf men have different regulation . Requirements for Admiuion Wentworth Military Academy makes no special examination for admission. It merely requires that boys be in good physical con- dition, of good character and ready for hi school WoiIl a certificate from otk r schools 0$ to dan standing ia wential in chissififi7i{} n new cad ' t. Special attention is given to the weak points in the boy ' s previous training and his deficiencies iK ' ajqr dlMiliUB noted in order to be overcome. Cadets ould enter as near the beginning of the session as possible, and H is in all eases understood that this is at least for the eBtife session, or for that part of the school year rooaiidiig at time of entraaee» FUgriMBti