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INTRO

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Good Morning Ephrata NAMES today is Tuesday Feb 9, 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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This is a reminder for all yearbook members that we will have a regular meeting this afternoon. We are down to only a few weeks left before the final deadline and need all yearbook members to attend to help finish the book!

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Attention SENIORS!  The application portal for the Ephrata National Bank scholarships is now open.  Last year, over $1.6 million was awarded to EHS seniors through these scholarships.  Visit www.epnb.com to apply for the Hibshman, Wolf, Mellinger, and Brossman scholarships.  Be sure to complete your application and submit all required materials by March 31st!

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Do you like to engage in civil debate? Are you interested in social studies and current events? Do you want to improve your oratorical skills, develop your ability to think critically, and become a persuasive public speaker? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider joining Ephrata's debate team! To learn more, join the debate club Schoology group using this access code: 5FV8-9RMF-QD56C or stop by room 127 and talk to Mr. Price.

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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, a computer hacker gained access to the water system of a city in Florida and tried to pump in a "dangerous" amount of a chemical. The hacker increased the amount of sodium hydroxide (lye) in Oldsmar's(city in Florida) water system. However, a worked spotted that this was happening and he quickly reversed it. Lye is used in small amounts to control acidity but a large amount could have caused major problems in the water. No arrests have yet been made and it is not known if the hack was done from within the US or outside.

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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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Yesterday, bowling won 7-0 against Lebanon. boys basketball lost 54-59 at Hamburg.  Mason Campbell had 21 pts and Mason Hagen had 15.

Rifle won against CV 492-486.

Top Five Shooters:

Sawyer Boll 100

Jonathan Petrecca 100

Madeline Sherk 98 1C

Dana Belfiore 97  First Match

Emily Good 97

Today, boys basketball is at E town and the girls are home vs E town. Rifle is at Gov Mifflin and wrestling is home vs Donegal.

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Now back to the main desk

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This important announcement is for any senior whose prospective college requires a mid-year transcript.  While the majority of colleges do not require these, you should double check to see if your school needs an updated transcript.  If so, login to Naviance to request one ASAP.  There are very specific instructions on how to request this on the opening screen in Naviance.  You will also find these instructions in Schoology updates.

If you have any questions, stop by the counseling office to check with Mrs. Ditzler.

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Have a great day Ephrata!

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