Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

 - Class of 1944

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Page 9 text:

UTAH Y DEPARTMENT MILITARY training at Wentwortti hos always been a strong feature, but it is never permitted to interfere with the scholastic work of the Academy. It can be shown, moreover, that military discipline has a decidedly advantageous effect upon classroom work. In recognition of the superior military work done at Went- worth, in 1889 the Academy became a post of the Missouri National Guard. Graduates of the Academy who resided in Mis- Wentworth has been undef»the direct supervision of the War Department of the United States Government since I B95. when the first active army officer was 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- ment furnishes around $50,000 worth of equipment to be used for instruction purposes. Wentworth is one of the original Honor Schools of the United States, the highest rating given by the War Department. The Academy has been a unit of the Reserve Of- ficers ' Training Corps from the time that organization was ♦A of M .id. r

Page 8 text:

YESTERDAY Abcrvo Ij pictured the firjt company ever «- lomb ' od ot Wentworth. From rhii humble begin- ning, the Acodemy he» merged forward over a tra l of development ttiat hat pieced It in the front rank of America ' t bett military tchook and TODAY The Wentworth Military Academy of today is vastly different from the Wenrworth of 1880, From year to year it has enlarged its facilities, increased ih enrollment and changed its physical appearance until there is tittle to remind one of th e oarly days. Numerous modern and attractive buildings have been erected es they were needed. Old buildings have been torn away when they were no longer useful, Spacious military and athletic fields have boon added. One of the finest gymnasiums in the country has been built. Every new method in teaching that has been found definitely superior to older methods has been adopted. Yet, some of the fundamental principles that guided the first company are adhered to just as strictly today.



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