Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Monday April 23! Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.
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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO
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Tomorrow, April 24th is the last day to quickly and easily change a course for next year.  If you would like to modify your course requests, be sure to submit the necessary paperwork which can be found in your Schoology resource folder, or stop by the counseling office to pick up a change form.  As a reminder, you can view your proposed courses for next year in your Community Portal Account.  The listing is in the “File Cabinet” under the Reports area.

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Attention all 9th and 10th grade students planning to attend college or another post-secondary school! We will be hosting a Spring Financial Aid Night in partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency on Thursday May 10th from 6 PM to 8 PM in the EHS Auditorium.  Come to learn more about career exploration, post-secondary planning, and student borrowing.  Don’t forget to bring your laptop and your parents!  This is a great opportunity to start planning for your future TODAY!
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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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At 7:40 this morning, all students who are planning on taking an AP exam this year, should report to the café for the mandatory AP pre-administration session.  Please bring a number two pencil.  Again, all AP students who are taking an exam this year should report to the café at 7:40 for this required meeting.
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NEWS INTRO VIDEO
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On this day in history, we recognize both the birth and death of William Shakespeare. According to tradition, Shakespeare was born on this day in 1564 and died 52 years later. You’ve more than likely been exposed to Shakespeare’s plays once or twice, and regardless of your opinions on them, it’s impossible to argue against the influence they have made in modern literature. 

Also, today is the birthday of the only Pennsylvania-born President, James Buchanan. Happy birthday to the both of you! 

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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 won 11-9 at McCaskey, boys lacrosse won 11-8 at Cedar Crest, tennis lost to Hempfield, girls lacrosse lost vs Cedar Crest, and softball won 20-10 at home vs McCaskey. Jadan Mays recorded the win and struck out 5 batters in 5 innings pitched. 
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The Ephrata Track & Field teams had a successful trip to the Shippensburg Invitational this past Saturday as they team came home with one school record and 5 personal records. Tyler Shue nailed down the 800 meter run school record by winning  the race in a time of 1:55.17. Teammate Alex Morales also set a PR in the same race finishing 5th overall in 1:57.05. Elie Basenga did not set a PR, but he did win the High Jump at 6 feet 4 inches and Dawsen Miller placed 3rd in the pole vault with a school record tying vault of 13 feet 6 inches. The Boys 4 X 800 meter relay team also won at Shipp running a time of 8:02.42. On the girls team, Madison Martin ran a personal record in the 400 meter dash and finished 6th with a time of 60.39, Mary Campbell ran a PR and finished 6th in the 1600 meter run with a time of 5:17.89 and the girls 4X100 meter relay ran a PR with a time of 51.59. Congratulations to all Track & Field athletes who competed at Shippensburg and best of luck as you take on Manheim Central today at the Middle School Track.

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Today in sports, baseball is home vs Cedar Crest, track is home vs Manheim Central, and softball is away at Cedar Crest.
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Now back to the main desk
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Pick on a senior day is coming up! It will be held on May 11th. Here is your chance to bid on one of the seniors and dress them in the most creative way possible! Bidding will be held in the cafeteria during your lunch from April 24th through May 8th. Seniors who choose to participate should sign up during lunch. IF you have any questions, stop down to see Mr. Marzock in room 137
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 (Show Mini Relay for Life Flyer)
We hope to see everyone wearing white or gray today to represent lung and brain cancer!  (show spirit days on screen)

The Relay for Life is only 2 days away!!!!  If you have not donated yet, there is still time!!  Also, if you would like to participate in a friendly competition during your walking time, you may sign up at lunch!

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