Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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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

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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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♦ WENTWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY Ipipair-l p y.NEiMN Spknc-er. Mk. nt:Miv III KK, MBS. nmnr- ' Wmk-ti . MumH ' ct. ' MM,- ' CArr. C. N. Jaciuon. Lt. Col. S. SmxiiBS, J«. Mr. and Mn. Hcniy Burr of Kamu City vnamUd Wmtwoith with a baauUf ul Inronie memorial plftqne in honor of their son, J«ek, who died at hia hoffle a •todrnt at Wrntworth In 1928. In addition tht y give a medal eaeh year to the atndent selected for Honor, Loyalty, and Lp«dor-h:p. The sculptor who i| -lirned the plaiqa% Dr. £jniiMit J, CraJf. was himaeU a (ormer Wentworth eudel. Buihup Spencw of WKumvi(Sft ' ;$ttMiiM Hill jwawliltiii imwimliMi. No exception it nude to this rule, except in case of sicknaoif IIIWItl|||rife|gvJI||gBiBMt witikdimwaL Dismiual Wentworth mioy» distinction in beinr one of tile iK ' st schools in tlif Middle West .ind disiinctly docs not wish undesirable boys. In MM of dismiasal of a student from the school, the refund of money paid in or cnn celiation of indebtedness already incurred will be at the option of the nuuiagement. The ' Acadeaiy reserrca the right to demand the withdrawal of any student without the ■tkllV of spceifie charges. If a boy ' s prcs- ewi l fen to be nawho le a om e, or if he has a deg ra ding infhience on those aroiuHl him, ui luus (h ' ii Kuilty of conduct unbecoHlaf K gentleman, lie will he asked to leave. Furloughs Kurloiijrhs of any kind ronslitute a c«nsid- exabie break in the routine, hampeiing the sdiolafltlc and military worit seriously, SS wen as handicapping the individual. It has been found necessary to Umit furioogha, aside ftom the regular OuislmaB holidays, to not more than two a year foi ciich cadet. These most be taken at certain definite times d es i gn a te d hy the aotharitles. Furlotighs win not be granted at other times exeept la esse of death sr serious ill MSB in the Immedhrta family, or other haaw The ethical value of doing right from fett of punishment is doubtful. If a lioy vfin not conduct himself properly without being afraid of some penaKy, he is not the kind of student wanted at Wentworth. As .1 tnntter of fact, most American boys display a propei rogard for right or wrong when correctly ap- proached. They can be brought to think of others and to cherish their own self-respect