Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College was founded in 1880 initially as Hobson's Select School for Boys. A year later, the school became Wentworth Male Academy when the school's benefactor, Stephen G. Wentworth, purchased the school and re-named it in memory of his recently deceased son, William. Its purpose was to prepare its graduates for college and professional life. The evolution to a military school was gradual and prompted by the students themselves, who began to conduct drill and maneuvers with broomsticks as an extracurricular activity. The school's leaders saw in their efforts good outcomes, such as improved discipline and fitness, and formalized military regimen into the overall boarding program.
Programs
Banking, Behavioral Sciences, Biology, Business, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, English, Fine Arts, General Studies, Geography, History, Language, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Military Science, Paralegal Studies, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Science, Religion, Science
Campus type
Normal
Carnegie
Associate's - Private Not-for-profit
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Address:
1880 Washington Avenue
MO 64067 Lexington
Missouri
United States
Phone: (800) 962-7682
Fax: (660) 259-2677
http://www.wma1880.org
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