5 MIN FILLER

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INTRO

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Good Morning Ephrata NAMES today is Friday January 8, 2021. Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO

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Congratulations go out to 12th grader Nicole Trethewey for her artwork submission for the 2021-22 Educational Planning and Course Selection guide book.  Her design will be featured on the cover of next year’s booklet.  Special thanks to all of the students who submitted entries and congratulations again to Nicole.

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National Honor Society Senior Members--

Please have your M&M goodie bag or welcome note for your mentee dropped off next week by Friday in room 233 or room 223.  Clearly label your drop-off with your mentee's name. 

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And now over to ____________ with the news

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NEWS INTRO

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In today's news, Nancy Pelosi has stepped up the pressure on Vice-President Mike Pence to act to remove Donald Trump from office over his role in last week's storming of Congress. Mike Pence is said to oppose that idea. If he refuses, congress will hold a vote to impeach President Trump. The House of Representatives would present a resolution on Monday to formally request that Mr. Pence invoke the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, which allows Mike Pence to remove Trump from office and become acting president. However, this would only be for a week or so since President Trump is getting kicked out on the 20th when Joe Biden gets sworn in, but if found guilty it would prevent Trump from holding office in the future.

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Now to the juniors with the lunch

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LUNCH VIDEO

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SPORTS INTRO

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On Friday, The boys basketball team lost 37-29 to E town. High scorers for the Mounts were Parke Haws with 10 and Mason Hagen with 9 The girls also lost 48-42. Jasmine Griffin led the Lady Mounts with 20 points on the night.

The NFL playoff games led to several upsets. The Browns scored 28 points in the first quarter against the Steelers. That was the most ever in a playoff game. Ultimately, Pittsburgh couldn't come back from the deficit and lost 48-37. The divisional round is next up this coming weekend with 8 teams remaining including a matchup of Drew Brees and the Saints vs Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.

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Now back to the main desk

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The Mountaineer Media Center Café is NOW open daily for Breakfast and during the 2nd half of each Lunch period.  Serving Hot breakfast sandwiches in the morning, and a variety of other breakfast meal choices…. Including Freshly baked glazed Donuts and Cinnamon Rolls and even poptarts.  During the lunch periods we are serving a variety of drinks and simple snacks, including Kickstarts, Fresh baked cookies, Chips, Fruit snacks, rice krispie treats and other goodies.  Stop in quick for your morning meal and your afternoon “pick- me- up” snacks.  If you have any questions feel free to ask any of our Cheerful Cafeteria staff and they will be happy to help you!

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Today marks 5 days remaining in the first half of the school year.

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Have a great day Ephrata!

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