Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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Tl»ind»r rl MILITABY DEPARTMENT MILITARY training at Wafitiwcrrh has always, been a utrong feature, but ft is never permitted to interfere with the scholastic work of the Academy. It can be shown, moreover, that mirrfflry discipline, has a decidedly advantageous effect upon classroom work. fn recognition of he superior mjfitary work don al Wenf- worlh, in |S39 the Academy h carne a post of the Missouri Natipnei Guard, Snjduatgs of the Academy who resided fn Mis- souri, became eligible for commissions In this organize Hon, Wentwornh has b n under the. direct supervision of the. War Department of the United States Government sine IB95. when the first active army officer wai detailed to the Academy. This officer, assisted by active non-commissioned officers of the army, is in charge of all military work, In addition, the War Depart rrwnt lumishea around J5Q.D0Q worth of equipment to be used for instruction purposes. Wenfworth ie one of the original Honor Schools of the United Spates, the highest rating given by tfce Wor Department The Academy has been o unit of the Reserve Of ficerV Training Corps from the time tfiet organization was

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+ In f hi view gf hhd rtiiin Eahby of ■tie Admdfiilffatfoin building eadePi Detlatatioa of Independent- .. d Cowtliij+i ' on dona+ d to Wfl itw rHi by Enwy-SorrJ-TUyrvr pt Cl+y. ADMINISTRATION BUILDIM Within Werttwortk ' s Adrr.mktr tion BuiUing are kmdsoi nl hed parlurs, cpmdors. and reception rooms. Among its furmsrt- noi a o decorations student ; and cjuaiis alike find many articles of interest and rare beauty Ms comfortable furnishings amid peaceful surroundingi afford a homelike atmosphere where the now cadet readi ' y adapts himself to a whofcaomn, happy.nxperionea. Here in an atmosphere of quid rfig ty. student is privileged to entertain his guests of to spend his Ifii sura moment as governed by his daily schedule, None of the comforts of the modem home have b en deluded in WeiitwonhVs ptan to provide the finest train- (fl bonis) A corner oF one of tlw Impair ing swrfwi wJwca cadtlb hKaE « ■ q J : » ! (Regfrr) Thil v v» partly f t+IB r of nrsplnn- d.ncy.