Wentworth Military Academy - Yearbook (Lexington, MO)

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Each Uiursday, after classes, cadets attend drill from three to five o ' clock. During this two hour tlaie span, wc learn rilltary akllls such as rcipelllng, first aid, bayonet training, to the en- ployioent of the H-17 protec- tive gas MEk. The drill classes are prepared and taught by Military Science ITT and IV students, supervised by the Military Department. This gives the MS students a chance tc teach a class to other ca- dets white receiving guidance troB experienced military per- sonnel. This Is Important, since most of our MS students are on their way to a comala slon aa a 2nd Lieutenant In the United States Army. Drill Is both a learning and teach- ing experience for all. Drill can be a lot of fun, too!

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YESTERDAY AND TODAY The Wencworth Military Academy of today Is vastly different from the Wentworth of 1880. Enrol Inert has In- creased and numerous attrac- tive buildings have b«en e- rected as they were needed. In 1981 a Second Century Development Fund was initiated to update the canpus needs. A building plan was started where the fire of August 7, 1975, mercilessly left only a shell of what was old D Company. Along with it, the band ronn, the rifle range, the military department, our maintenance department, and part of the administrative offices were lost. Today with the support of aluaml, parents and all of those who Wentworth holds a special meaning to, a new building Is presently being erected. Yet from year to year, Wentvorth, as it always has, obtains one major goal: To succeed In giving the best education It possiblv can. 4

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Ihe Sellers-Wlkoff Uvtlc Building, bulit in Vami ia: «tlll tnmlits twt well educ«e«l e»det«, the re- sult of tM ceaseless efforts Of iome of the test etfuestors In thf roach Ir e flctd. The building houses cwo depart- Mnc« hli school, a four year prepsrstory course, snd Junior college, two years of liberal arts and sciences. Both are Cully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Adjoining the scholastic building Is Wentworth ' a beau- tiful Henorial Chapel. Not only is I ' l ' (Impel .1 plnce for cadets to periodically Join together in worship, but It is also the place where assem- bliea are held. Assemblies consist of infomatlooal top- ics, honors, avards and ehter- fatiwaPt Wonder what dits esaenbly is about? Glad that ' a overl