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Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Friday Jan 4. Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO

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There will be a meeting of the Tri-M Music Honor Society on Wednesday morning at 7:15 in the auditorium.

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JUST A REMINDER TO ALL INTERESTED STUDENTS; THE EPHRATA HIGH SCHOOL’S THEATRE PROGRAM WILL BE HOLDING OPEN AUDITIONS TO THIS YEAR’S SPRING MUSICAL THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL-SCHOOL EDITION, NEXT WEEK.

You must attend both days. Day 1 will be vocal auditions on Monday, Jan 7th at 3:30pm, Day 2 will be dance auditions on Tuesday Jan 8th at 4pm, callbacks are by invitation only.  If you were unable to attend the informational meeting, you may stop by Mrs. Owsinski’s music room or the student activities office for information.

The musical will be directed and choreographed by Mr. Gonzalez, with vocal direction by Mrs. Owsinski and pit orchestra director Mrs. Klinger.

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NOW OVER TO ____ WITH THE NEWS

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NEWS INTRO VIDEO

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The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives has voted to end a partial government shutdown - but the move looks certain to be vetoed by President Donald Trump. Trump has said he will reject any measure that does not provide funding for his proposed US-Mexico border wall. New House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has branded the wall "an immorality". The measures also require the approval of the Republican-run Senate - but senators have already ruled this out. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said Republicans there would not back measures that Trump did not support and called the Democrats' move a "total nonstarter" and a "political sideshow".

In other news,

China says it has successfully landed a robotic spacecraft on the far side of the Moon, the first ever such attempt and landing. At 10:26 Beijing time, the un-crewed Chang'e-4 probe touched down in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, state media said. It is carrying instruments to analyse the unexplored region's geology, as well to conduct biological experiments. The landing is being seen as a major milestone in space exploration.

on this day in 1974 President Richard Nixon refuses to hand over tape recordings and documents that had been subpoenaed by the Senate Watergate Committee. Marking the beginning of the end of his Presidency, Nixon would resign from office in disgrace eight months later.

and in 1948, the Southeast Asian nation of Burma (Myanmar) formally gained independence, completing the transfer of power negotiated by Burmese leader Aung San and British Prime Minister Clement Attlee in 1947.

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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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Yesterday the swim teams opened up Section 2 action against Lancaster Catholic. The girls team won 101-69, while the guys dropped a close one 91-79. Individually, Maddy Fritz, Kierra Parsons, Alyssa Fedorshak, Thomas McGillan, and Kyle Emmerling each picked up two event wins. Leah Weaver and Colby Simes both picked up one individual win. The girls medley relay team of Leah Weaver, Maddy Fritz, Alyssa Fedorshak, and Mary Campbell, and the 200 free relay team of Maddy Fritz, Alyssa Fedorshak, Kierra Parsons, and Mary Campbell were also victorious. Thomas McGillan, Kyle Emmerling, Colby Simes, Payton Miller, Nathan Kimmel, and Sam Risser combined to win all three relays. 

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Ephrata defeated Garden Spot 493 to 490 in rifle.

Top Shooters

Brianna Bowers 100 1 center

Nicole Johnson 100

Sawyer Boll 99

Joshua Potts 98

Seth Wright 96 1 center

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Bowling won a close one 4-3 at Cains Lanes vs Manheim Central and boys basketball lost 46-59 at Lebanon. 

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Today in sports,  bowling is at dutch lanes vs Warwick, and girls basketball is home vs Lebanon. 

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Now for the thought of the day!

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THOUGHT OF THE DAY

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LOUNGE RULES VIDEO

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Are you interested in going to Costa Rica for 10 days in June 2020 but missed the meeting in December?  You’re in luck!  There is an information meeting this Monday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m. in room 118 (Mr. White’s room).  Come and find out about an exciting opportunity to explore this beautiful country!

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 Tired of walking in the COLD, SNOW, and RAIN from your car to the school?  Tired of searching for a new parking spot EVERYDAY?   There are FOUR premiere parking spots up for grabs.  This will be your reserved spot for ALL of 3rd Marking Period!!!  Stop by Room 129 or Room 101 for your opportunity to win the spot.  Tickets are 1 for $1, 6 for $5 or 15 for $10.

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