Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Thursday May 3! Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO
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Got Skills? If you want to be trained in a fast growing technical career field for employment after high school there are many exciting opportunities available for juniors and seniors at the Lancaster County CTC next year in Architectural CAD/Design, Plumbing, Culinary Arts, Event Planning/Tourism Services Management, and others. Please see your school counselor today to get more information about open programs and for information on applying to the CTC.
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Biology students, don’t forget bio boot camp is today after school in the café from 2:45-3:30! Come get your bio on.
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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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This announcement is for any student interested in learning about future Military Options.  Don’t forget that tonight, Thursday May 3, 2018 Solanco HS will hosting a Military night from 6-8pm:  All students in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend.  During this evening, students will have the opportunity to speak with multiple military branches about job training, college funding and military service.  Stop down to check out the information flyer in the Counseling Office for more info.

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NEWS INTRO VIDEO
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Approximately 76 were killed and dozens more were wounded yesterday in India by severe dust storms that struck the states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Most of the victims were killed in their sleep when intense winds and bursts of lightning caused several buildings, including houses and apartment buildings, to collapse. Although dust storms of a large magnitude are common for this season in India, the death toll and level of destruction are abnormally high compared to previous years, something that many believe could indicate changing weather patterns in southern Asia.

On this day in 1933, musician James Brown was born. In a career that spanned over fifty years, he paved the way for the development of several different music genres. In addition to being the self-proclaimed “Hardest Working Man in Show Business”, Brown also was a major voice when it came to advocating for both education and Civil Rights. He released the song “Don’t Be a Dropout”, which led him to meeting President Lyndon B. Johnson, who said Brown was a positive role model to the youth. James Brown passed away in 2006.

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Now over to _________ with lunch
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Insert lunch here
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SPORTS INTRO VIDEO
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In sports results, baseball won a close match 6-5 at CV, and softball lost vs CV. 
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Attention all current juniors, sophomores, and freshman interested in Playing fall sports.  Signups will be on Schoology again this year.    Signups will be available from May 1st thru May 18th.  Sign up today, don’t put it off.  Fall sports include:  boys & girls soccer, football, field hockey, girls tennis, girls volleyball, co-ed golf & co-ed cross country
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Today in sports, boys lacrosse is home vs Manheim Twp, volleyball is away at Manheim Central, and girls lacrosse is away at Manheim Twp, 
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Now back to the main desk
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Pick on a senior bidding will be from May 1st -May 7th. You can bid on your favorite senior during homeroom and lunches in the cafeteria.  The bidding will go up by increments of $0.25. You can secure your senior for $20.00
Get your bids in ASAP! Pick-on-a-senior-day bidding ends on May 7th
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Listen up Juniors!!! We at Ephrata AM would be devastated if the morning announcement tradition stopped after this year. If you are interested in being a part of this fun morning group, message Mr. Jeremy Bischoff on Schoology for an application. It's worth a full credit and you'll gain valuable skills that will help you after you leave high school and throughout the rest of your life!
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