5 MIN FILLER

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INTRO

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Good Morning Ephrata NAMES today is Thursday March 18, 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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Sophomores and Juniors: Interested in helping the Class of 2025 have a smoother transition to EHS next year?  The Link Crew program is looking for YOU!!

Link Crew Leaders are upperclassmen who are solid role models for incoming 9th grade students.  We are looking for responsible 10th and 11th graders with good communication skills and leadership potential who are willing to share the lessons they have learned that have allowed them to be successful at EHS.  YOU could have a tremendous impact on our new students, and you will learn many valuable leadership skills in the process.

Link Leaders are trained to work with and help the incoming freshmen class transition into high school.  If this sounds interesting to you, fill out an application right away (available in Schoology).  Applications are due by Tuesday, March 23rd @ 3:00pm.  If you aren't sure and would like to know more, please see Mrs. Mandell, Mrs. Calhoun, or Mr. Habowski for more details / information.

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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, NASA's Mars rover has sent back the first-ever sounds of driving on the red planet the sounds were a grinding, clanking, banging affair that by Earth standards would be pretty worrisome. The noises made by Perseverance's six metal wheels and suspension on the first test drive two weeks ago are part of a 16-minute raw audio feed released Wednesday by Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The driving audio also contains an unexpected high-pitched scratching noise, according to NASA. Engineers are trying to figure out what exactly that is.

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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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There are no sports today, but Little Shop of Horrors opens LIVE tonight for an in-person audience. No tickets will be sold at the box office, so be sure to check out the theater website to buy your tickets ahead. There are only a few seats left in the socially distanced show. Live shows run tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday night. 

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Now back to the main desk

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Person 1: Are you interested in being a part of Student Council Next Year? If so, stop down and grab a petition in Mr. Marzock’s room 137.

Person 2: In order to be considered on Student Council, you will need the petition, at least 25 signatures on the petition from members of your grade, and a teacher recommendation.

Person 1: Everything is due to Mr. Marzock no later than Friday March 26th at the end of the school day.  If we do not receive your signatures or teacher recommendation by then, you will not be on the ballot.

Person 2: If you have any questions, please stop down to see Mr. Marzock for more details.

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Have a great day Ephrata!

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