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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
1
Wentworth Military Academy concluded its best year, with attendance around 200 while peaking at 220. The year saw expanded cavalry, hospital work, signaling, and engineering programs, plus a complete artillery and improved infantry. A new band flourished, and inter-company drills and field meets produced several notable event records despite rain and soft tracks.
The article recalls Wentworth academy events with baccalaureate services at the Baptist church, a parade and ball at the drill hall, and a remarkable track meet led by Hoge who won three firsts and three seconds. Wyatt and Conklin also posted strong showings as Cadet Captain Owen reap storey led crowd. The signal squad demonstrated telegraph heliograph and flag methods, concluding with a bridge build exhibition.
Lexington public schools report a banner year with rising attendance and out of town enrollments at the high school. A new male teacher, B M Little, aided academics and community events. Superintendent M J Patterson is praised. closing exercises included a class address by Prof Edward D Phillips and diplomas awarded to a grammar school class of 38 plus the senior class.
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