Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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1 , it provided for A T 8 O ' CLOCK in the morning, classes convone. Her- » ' an makes hi way to a small class on his schedule where persona ' attention is his at any time if is needed. Our cadet is carefully instructed in the handling of deli- cate scientific equipment. He is not forced to grope blindly for information. That which is true of the science laboratories is equally true in all other classrooms. Time passes rapidly in the classroom or laboratory because the work is interesting. The scholastic day is divided into two equal parts, with three classes in the morning and three in the afternoon.

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Strict inspection of quarters is a daily routine. Formal inspec- tion of Harian ' s person, room and equipment occurs on Sunday morning. At this time unusual care must be taken in cleaning the room. Our friend sees that hidden corners are carefully dusted, chairs poiished, and everything put in order. Then he takes care of his person. There s brass to shine, leather to polish, hair to brush, and whiskers to be removed. A certain time is allotted for ttiis preparation and all work must be done within that time. This young fellow knows that any deficiency in this work receives what is known in Academy language as a skin — which counts against one ' s company in color competition. Harlan ! ro«dy for the inspector — bran gleaming, ihoei stoned — room at clean as the P It Mm

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•Our Cede i of to orece All the cedet, diown in the picture art now Ui IK© Armed Service, TK W( Lieutenant Tom Henderson, Jr., of Haynei vide. U., «n killed in the fighting for Munda Airf .Id. f ALI STHENICS ploy on important role in the physical education of Codet Harlan. No effort is made to indulge in this or any other exercise in the early morn- ing hours when the body is at its lowest ebb. All such exercises are taken by our cadet after a hearty breakfast and morning classes. The exercises are intended to promote graceful movement as well as better health. The catisthonici used by the United States Army are followed. They are led by senior cadet officers. So long as the weather permits, the calisthenics are held in the open, but they are taken in the largo gymnasium, where on entire battalion may take part at the same time, when rain or cold is in the air. ♦The ten ere elweyi pop- ular.