Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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 A demomfrotion of fir»t aid. A daw studies the automatic The indoor rifle range where every cadot learnt vmall ermt firing. M I L I T A R Y PARTMENT MILITARY training at Wentworth has always been a strong feature, but it is never permitted to interfere with the scholastic work of the Acedomy. It con be shown, moreover, that military discipline has a docidedly advantageous effect upon c'atsroom work. In recognition of the superior military work done at Wentworth. in 1889 the Academy become o post of the Missouri National Guard Groduatoi of the Acadomy who resided in Missouri, becamo eligible for commissions in this organization. Wentworth has boon under the direct supe'vision of the War Department of the United States Government since 1895, when tho first active army officer was detailed to tho Academy. This officer, assisted by active non-commissioned officers cf tho army, •s in charge of all militory work. In addition, the War Depart moot furnishes around $50,000 worth of equipment to be used for instruction purposes. For several years Wentworth has been designated Honor School, the highest rating given by the War Department. The Academy has been a unit of tho Reservo Officers' Training Corps from the time that organization was established. ( Laft. below) Sfudenti study a field problem on wind table. ( RigM. below) Tbe operation of the trench mortar is ihown.