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Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Wednesday April 11! Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.
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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO
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Everyday perfectly good food is being wasted in the school Cafeteria, but there is a solution. One problem, is that people don’t know about the Share Center, (you know, the fridge in the café by the food lines). But Mrs. Burkey’s Culinary classes are working hard to solve this problem. But they need your help, if you know what can be shared try to use it more often and if you not sure ask around. Or help someone who hasn’t used it. It only takes a few seconds to keep your unwanted sharable items from ending up in a landfill. Stay tuned for more updates on the Share Center and look out for items that are shareable. Give it a try.

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This announcement is for any student who is taking an AP exam and still owes a balance for their test fees.  Please stop by the Counseling and drop off your payment ASAP, as final payments are due by Friday April 13th.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Ditzler.
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NEWS INTRO VIDEO
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The World Health Organization (also known as the WHO) has stated that no less than 500 people from the Eastern Ghouta suburb of Damascus have shown symptoms and conditions indicating that they have been attacked with gas weapons. The proof to put one party at fault for the attack has not yet been established.

Additionally, a military plane crash in Algeria near the capital city, Algiers, has left several dead, potentially reaching a death of over 200. Official casualty statistics as well as a full report detailing the cause of the crash have yet to be released by the Algerian government.

On this day in history, Apollo 13, the third lunar mission, was launched in 1970. If you’ve seen the awesome movie with Tom Hanks, you know that the mission was doomed quickly. An oxygen tank exploded on the ship, and the oxygen in the Command Module also began to leak out. The crew had to try and survive the journey home in the landing module with limited air, water, and electricity. Miraculously, through the quick problem-solving of the crew and NASA scientists, all three astronauts made it back down to earth safely.

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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, baseball lost 4-2 vs Lampeter Strasburg, boys lacrosse beat Cocalico 14-12, tennis lost 4-3 at Conestoga Valley, volleyball lost vs Manheim central, and girls lacrosse lost 13-5 vs Cocalico.
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Today in sports, baseball is away at Donegal, tennis is home vs McCaskey, and softball is home vs Lebanon. 
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Now back to the main desk
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Just a reminder- Be sure to reserve your tickets for this year's musical as they are selling fast!! You can go to tinyurl.com/EphrataTheater to reserve seats up until midnight today, and then pay and pick  them up during box office hours. The box office will be open from 5-7 Monday and Tuesday this  week and two hours prior to the start of each show. The box office is located in the lobby of the auditorium. Mrs. Ludwig will also be selling tickets in  room 233 on Tuesday and Wednesday after school; you need to have your money with you at that time to purchase tickets on those days. 
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PERSON 1: Attention Students of Ephrata High School: If you are interested in running for student council, please stop down to Mr. Marzock’s room and pick up your petition. ONLY 6 members are selected to become representatives of student council per grade to represent our student body. 

PERSON 2: And since you represent our school and student body, we will need to hold elections for those positions. To qualify, you will need to stop down and pick up your petition from Mr. Marzock in room 137.

PERSON 1:  You will need to collect 25 signatures from students in your grade only or your petition will be void. Next, you will need to ask a teacher or administrator at the High School for a recommendation basically saying that you would be a great leader, a hard worker, and would represent our school well.

PERSON 2: But, you can’t ask Mr. Marzock, Mrs. Eshleman, or Senior Cerullo because they are the Student Council Advisors. Elections will be held on Friday April 20th.

PERSON 1: So stop down to see Mr. Marzock and get your petitions and teacher recommendation turned in by FRIDAY APRIL 13th. 
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