Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Thursday March 22! Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO

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Class of 2019: Looking for an INCREDIBLE / FREE leadership opportunity this summer?  Check out the Rotary Youth Leaders Award (RYLA) conference at Messiah College this summer from June 10-14th .  RYLA provides leadership training for outstanding young men and women.  

The schedule includes various speakers, career seminars, a challenge course, teambuilding activities and much, much more.  For more information about this FREE student leadership conference, be sure to check out the application in Schoology, or you can pick one up in the Counseling Office.  Don’t delay, because initial paperwork needs to be submitted to the Counseling Office by April 5th.   If you have any questions, please see your counselor ASAP.
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Attention Seniors!  The Ephrata National Bank Scholarships, including the Hibshman Scholarship, are now open.  Log on to Naviance Family Connection to complete your applications.  Apply today and get FREE MONEY for college.  Applications and all materials are due by March 31st
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The second March Saturday Detention will be held this Saturday, March 24th from 8am-11am.

Students can attend to make up obligation time.  Time is doubled on Saturdays.
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The EHS Theater Program are looking for members to cover stage crew and some technical board positions. Any students interested in being part of this year's spring musical production of "Beauty & the Beast" stage crew should report to the auditorium beginning Monday, March 26th for a brief meeting with Mr. Gonzalez at 4:15pm. Plan to stay for an hour. Those who are interested in learning about the lighting or sound board positions should stop by Mr. Bischoff's in Room 318 for more information. All students involved in the spring musical must be in good standing and  in compliance with all academic requirements. "Beauty and the Beast" performance dates will be April 12-14. 
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NEWS INTRO VIDEO
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The Austin serial bomber’s spree of domestic terrorism came to a close yesterday, after he detonated a device an explosive device in his car, following the conclusion of a police chase. The serial bomber was a 23 year old who had been homeschooled and failed to complete his degree at the Austin Community College. His parcel-bombs were responsible for killing two people and injuring six.

On this day in history, the British imposed the Stamp Act on the American Colonists. In an effort to raise money to pay off their expenses from the French and Indian War, Parliament passed a tax on all printed materials, such as playing cards or newspapers. As I'm sure we all know, this tax in addition to the various other taxes imposed both before and after the stamp act did not make the colonists happy, and these taxes were one of the leading causes towards the Revolutionary War.

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Now over to _________ with lunch
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LUNCH VIDEO HERE
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SPORTS INTRO VIDEO
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No sports results due to the massive snowstorm. 
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Are you interested in studying Kinesiology in college? Penn State Berks is holding an event on April 12 from 5:30-7:00. See Miss Dombach for more information.
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Today in sports,  there will be a lot of shoveling.
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Now back to the main desk
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Sophomores and Juniors – Are you interested in helping the Class of 2022 have a smoother transition to EHS next year?  Link Crew is looking for YOU!!

Link Leaders are upperclassmen who are solid role models for younger students and who have been successful at our school.  We are looking for responsible 10th and 11th graders with 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.  Applications are available through Schoology and are due by Thursday March 29th.  In addition to the online application, be sure to have your favorite teacher complete a Teacher Recommendation form and return it to the Counseling Office before Friday, April 6th.

If you aren't sure and would like to know more, please see Mrs. Mandell or Mr. Habowski for more information.

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This announcement is for any students who would like to learn more about the United States Naval Academy as a post-secondary college option.  There will be a bus trip to visit the Academy, which is located in Annapolis Maryland on Saturday March 31st.  The  purpose of this trip is to give interested students and their parents an opportunity to see the Academy first hand, learn about the application/appointment process, and meet with local area high school graduates who are presently midshipmen at the Academy.  If you have an interest in serving your country as an officer, this is a great way to attend college for free, as a degree from the Academy is estimated to be worth approximately $400,000 for the four year program. 

Check out the information sheet on Schoology if you would like to learn more!
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Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for a special Ephrata AM where we will be crowning the winner of Sir Shamrock!
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