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INTRO

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Good Morning Ephrata NAMES today is Monday April 12, 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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The Ephrata Music Department will be represented in ALL three areas (choir, band, orchestra) during the virtual PMEA All State Festival! A congratulations and good luck to the participants Brett Devlin (Choir), Carly Gilbert (Band), and Adam Gockley (Orchestra) as they participate 4/14-4/16.

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Attention anyone who likes pizza for free.

The class of 2024 is selling Domino’s coupon tickets! Each ticket costs $10 and includes 10 coupons.

9 coupons are buy one pizza get one of equal value free and one  is a free large topping pizza!

The sale started April 6^th and will end April 23^rd!

All money will go to the class of 2024  future activities.

If you would like to purchase a card contact Mrs. Ludwig in room 233 or freshman class officers Rebecca Abraham, Tristian Hart, Evelyn Banks, and Sara Brass.

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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, Elon Musks firm Neuralink says they have all the technology to build a real life Jurassic Park. Max Hodak, head of Neuralink, has said that the dinosaurs "wouldn't be genetically authentic." He didnt say how his Neuro tech company would be able to revive the dinosaurs but he later said the idea could increase biodiversity. On this day in history, in 1927, the British Cabinet comes out in favor of voting rights for women.

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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 and girls track and field teams traveled to Tulpehoken High School and WON the Sterling Hoffman Invitational, a competition against 15 other teams.  

Girls Event Champions were:

4x800 Relay: Alyssa Fedorshak, Kauri Parsons, Ashlyn Mazzocchi and Madison Kimmel

100 Meter Dash: Anaya Johnson

200 Meter Dash: Jianna Long

300 Hurdles: Olivia Fedorshak

1600 Meter Run: Alyssa Fedorshak

4x100 Relay: Olivia Myer, Shyy Boyles, Jianna Long, Anaya Johnson

Boys Event Champions were:

4x800 Relay: Noah Keller, Tyler Fegley, Parker Loose, Nate Kimmel

200 Meter Dash: Feyon Peterson

Long Jump: Joseph Yaidoo

Today, the boys and girls squads will travel to Lampeter-Strasburg for a big Section II competition. Go Mounts!

Friday baseball won 14-1 vs CV, boys lacrosse lost 13-7 vs LS, tennis won 5-0 vs elco. Both Chase and Lance Wilson won in straight 6-0 sets, girls lacrosse lost 21-4 at LS, volleyball won 3-0 over west York. Michael Wenger had 17 assists and 7 aces. Softball is at CV.

Saturday baseball lost a 1-0 lead late in the game 2-1 vs Cumberland Valley, boys lacrosse is at Twin Valley, girls lacrosse lost 17-1 vs Twin Valley, and softball is home vs Hershey.

Today, baseball is home vs LS,  tennis is at Hempfield, volleyball is home vs E town, and softball is at LS.

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Now back to the main desk

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Just a reminder that vaccinate Lancaster is asking anyone over the age of 16 that would like to get a vaccine to register NOW for a COVID 19 shot regardless of the category you are currently in according to the Pennsylvania vaccine rollout. They have a large allotment of doses that need to be administered. Go to vaccinatelancaster.org to sign up. If you are under 18, you will need a parent/guardian with you at the vaccine center located at the Park City Mall. 

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Have a great day Ephrata!

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