Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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QWENTWORTI-IQPMILITARYOACADEMYO THE QUADRANGLE FAMILIAR TO ALL WENTWORTH MEN As THE BATALLION ASSEMBLY POINT FoR MANY YEARS. dents outside the class 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. I 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 at 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-blooded American boy is also in- Page Twelve 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. The parent thus informed as to his son's progress may co-operate with Academy authorities in in- spiring the boy to his best efforts. Moral and Religious Instruction It is the constant aim of Wentworth to create a Wholesome moral and religious en- vironment for the students, and to impress upon their minds the ideal of clean living and clean thinking. A correct moral atmos- phere pervades all school activities and school life. Through a balanced day of work, play and study, the morale of the corps is always high. ii