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Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Thursday April 19! Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.
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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO
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Hey Freshmen!!!  Don’t forget that your fundraiser, the fantastic NOSUB sale, is currently taking place.  Papers and money can be returned to Dr. Gambler in room 214 at any time.  The sale will run through the 25th, so get those donations and get your money in today.
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This announcement is for any student taking an AP exam this May.  On Monday, April 23rd, there will be a mandatory AP Pre-Administration meeting in the café immediately following homeroom on Monday.  ALL students who are taking an AP exam must attend.  Seniors who come in late are expected to show up to the cafe by 7:45am. During this meeting you’ll receive your AP student packs (with your AP number) and you’ll complete portions of your AP answer sheets. 

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NEWS INTRO VIDEO
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Donald Trump has reportedly stated that the if the upcoming meetings with Kim Jong Un appear to be unproductive, he intends to ‘walk out’ of the negotiations. He has stated that he intends to maintain maximum pressure on North Korea to disarm themselves of their nuclear weapons, probably the largest foreign policy goal of the current administration. Additionally, Trump confirmed that he had sent CIA Director Mike Pompeo to meet Kim Jong Un in a secret meeting to begin dialogue with the regime.

On This day in history, a man named John J. McDermott won the first-ever Boston marathon with a time of around two hours and fifty-five minutes in 1897. Originally, the race was 24 miles instead of 26, but the race was extended in 1908 to fit Olympic standards. An Interesting fact- women were not allowed to enter the race until 1972, but in 1966 Roberta Gibb became the first woman to run the Marathon when she hid in the bushes at the starting line. Girl power!

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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 a close one 8-9 at home vs Warwick, boys lacrosse couldn't stop Hempfield and lost, tennis was postponed vs Manheim Twp, girls lacrosse also lost at Hempfield, and softball was shutout at Warwick. 
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Today in sports, track is away at Garden Spot and volleyball is home vs Cocalico.
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Now back to the main desk
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Attention Juniors and Seniors:

Today is the LAST day to purchase your tickets for the 2018 Prom.  Sales will begin promptly at 2:45 this afternoon in room 116.  Here are some tips to help make this process easier for you:  

(3) You must be present to purchase a ticket and if you have an EHS guest, they must also be present at the time you purchase the tickets.

(4) For your non-EHS prom date, you’ll need a copy of their photo I.D. and the completed guest information form.
(3)  Clear your obligations so you are not disappointed

Oh, and don’t forget your money – it’s $60 per ticket—checks should be made payable to EASD with Class of 2019 in the memo line.

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