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Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Monday December 17 and its Holiday Sock day! Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO

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Please make sure to check the lost and found tables if you are missing anything. The tables will be cleared 12/21/18 all donatable items will be donated.

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The Mountaineer Robotics Team opened their season on Saturday in Malvern, PA at the VEX JingleBots Smackdown. The Mounts had a very strong showing. After seven preliminary rounds their record was 5 wins and two losses and they found themselves ranked in 5th place in a field of 31 teams.  Unfortunately, they came up short in the quarter finals, losing that match 13-11.. Congratulations to Mountaineer Robotics Team on a strong start to your season!

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Juniors:

Your help is needed to plan this year’s prom.  Everybody has ideas and we would like to hear them.  Stop by room 209 at 2:45 on Tuesday, December 18th.  See Mrs. Schubert in room 209 if you have any questions.

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NOW OVER TO ____ WITH THE NEWS

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NEWS INTRO VIDEO

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President Donald Trump has tweeted that he plans to "review" the case of US soldier Mathew Golsteyn, charged with murdering an Afghan civilian in 2010. The Army Green Beret Major allegedly shot someone he described as a suspected Taliban bomb-maker during his deployment. He was charged with murder last week, allegations he denies. But President Trump has complicated proceedings with his tweet, saying he will now be "reviewing the case". Maj Golsteyn "could face the death penalty from our own government", he wrote, saying he was getting involved in the case "at the request of many".

In other news,

Hackers have taken control of printers around the world. It is the latest in a series of such attacks, but this time they say they have the power to destroy the machines. The stunt was first carried out last month, when one member claimed to have forced about 50,000 printers to create posters supporting his favourite vlogger PewDiePie. The latest incident again urges support for the YouTuber, but also calls on victims to improve their security. "I've been trying to show that 'hacking' isn't a game or toy, it can have serious real-life consequences," the original hacker told the BBC, speaking anonymously online.

on this day in 1773 a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians board three British tea ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor.

The midnight raid, popularly known as the “Boston Tea Party,” was in protest of the British Parliament’s Tea Act of 1773, a bill designed to save the faltering East India Company by greatly lowering its tea tax and granting it a virtual monopoly on the American tea trade

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Now over to _________ with lunch

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LUNCH VIDEO

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SPORTS INTRO VIDEO

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This weekend in sports, bowling won 7-0 at Dutch Lanes vs CV, and both the basketball teams lost vs Hempfield. 

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Today in sports, bowling is at Dutch Lanes vs E town, and both basketball teams face the Comets of Penn Manor. 

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Now a word from our sponsors and the thought of the day!

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GO NUTS VIDEO

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THOUGHT OF THE DAY

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For those interested in auditioning or being part of the pit orchestra for the spring musical, The Addams Family school edition, an informational meeting will be held this Wednesday, December 19th at 3:30pm in the auditorium. At that time, audition packages and song selections from the show will be taught. Auditions are scheduled for January 7th & 8th with callbacks January 9th. 

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This week is Our Christmas Spirit Week.  Let’s end 2018 by showing our festive spirit for this wonderful time of the year.

Monday: Christmas Socks Day.  Wear your favorite Festive Christmas socks!

Tuesday is Red and Green Day.  Wear all your red and green stuff!

Wednesday is Christmas Hat Day so Wear a Christmas hat

Thursday is Mr. Marzock’s favorite Day Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

And Friday is the Night Before Christmas Day.  So wear your cozy pajamas.

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