Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Tuesday March 27! Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.
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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO
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Today a representative from Cairn University will be here at 9:00.  Any students interested in meeting with this representative please see Mrs Ditzler in the Counseling Office .

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Attention Ephrata High School, do you love donuts? On Wednesday, March 28, at 7 AM, EHS bible study will be serving donuts and sharing about Easter. Come join us and eat some fresh Weisers donuts and give your day an EGG- cellent start. 

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be legally blind? Have you ever seen someone with a visual impairment and wondered how they navigate the world? Well, we have an opportunity for you to find out! On Wednesday, March 28th, the FFA will be hosting specialist Andrea Bodnari to teach us how the visually impaired use tools like canes, braille, and sighted guides to do everyday tasks. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience what it’s like to have a visual impairment through the use of simulation glasses. The workshop will start after school at 2:50 pm in room 316. You do NOT have to be an FFA member to participate. All are welcome!
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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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NEWS INTRO VIDEO
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A fire in a mall killed 64 people in Russian Siberia yesterday, 41 of them being children. Although the cause of the fire is unknown, President Putin has claimed the source of the fire to be “criminal negligence.” 300 people gathered outside the local government headquarters to demand the “dismissal of authorities,” and for someone to be held accountable for the oversight in safety measures and regulations.

On this day in 1905, newly developed fingerprint technology is used to solve a murder case in England for the first time. Two victims, Thomas and Ann Farrow who kept a shop in South London were found beaten, killed, and robbed. Investigators found a fingerprint on their safe that didn’t match either of the victim’s, or the small collection of fingerprints that Scotland Yard had in their files. Investigators were eventually led to two brothers, Alfred and Albert Scratton, and, sure enough, the fingerprint on the cash box matched Alfred’s.

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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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In sports results, tennis lost at Cedar Crest, softball postponed at Cocalico, and boys lacrosse won big vs Wyomissing 17-4.
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Today in sports, girls lacrosse is away at Wyomissing, boys tennis is away at Conestoga Valley, and volleyball is away at Cocalico.
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Now back to the main desk
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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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Sophomores and Juniors –  We are looking for responsible 10th and 11th graders with communication skills and leadership potential who are interested in serving as Link Crew Leaders next year.  YOU could have a tremendous impact on our new students, and you will learn many valuable leadership skills in the process.  If this sounds interesting to you, fill out an application right away.  Applications are available through Schoology and are due by Thursday March 29th @ 3pm.  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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