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Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Friday March 8, Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO

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This announcement is for any students who would like to learn more about the United States Naval Academy as a post-secondary college option.  There will be a bus trip to visit the Academy, which is located in Annapolis Maryland on Saturday March 30th.  The  purpose of this trip is to give interested students and their parents an opportunity to see the Academy first hand, learn about the application/appointment process, and meet with local area high school graduates who are presently midshipmen at the Academy.  If you have an interest in serving your country as an officer, this is a great way to attend college for free, as a degree from the Academy is estimated to be worth approximately $400,000 for the four year program. 

 

Check out the information sheet on Schoology if you would like to learn more!

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Attention Juniors and Seniors planning on going to Prom this year:  Prom packets will be available online starting next week or you can pick up a copy from Room 209 or outside the Attendance Office.

Tickets will go on sale March 19th and 21st, and again on March 27th and 28th.  Ticket sales will take place in the small classroom in the Media Center. 

Prom will take place on April 27, 2019 and will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading.  Along with a new venue we also have a new DJ; so come join us and make some Golden Memories.

Students who have obligations will not be allowed to purchase a ticket.  This includes any fees or obligations such as lost books, library fines, lab fees, missing forms, and time owed.  Get your obligations cleared now, and keep them clear so that you can make a “hassle-free” purchase of your prom tickets.

REMINDER:   Students will be seated at tables of ten so gather your friends and purchase your tickets AS A GROUP.

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Attention Seniors!  The Ephrata National Bank Scholarships, including the Hibshman Scholarship, are now open on epnb.com.  Log on to Naviance for more information.  Apply today and get FREE MONEY for college.  Applications and all materials are due to the bank by March 31st.

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Attention Juniors and Seniors!  You are invited to attend HACC Experience Day on Friday, March 15th 2019, 9AM-1PM at HACC’s Lancaster Campus. This is an excellent way for you to explore various careers and college academic programs, experience workshops led by college faculty, learn about HACC’s program offerings and Dual Enrollment opportunities.  If you are interested in learning more, stop by the guidance office for an information packet today!  Permission forms are due by TODAY Friday March 8!

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NOW OVER TO ____ WITH THE NEWS

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Most of Venezuela has been hit by an electricity blackout. The power cut plunged the capital Caracas into almost complete darkness during rush hour on Thursday, before extending to other areas. The government of President Nicolás Maduro has blamed the opposition, accusing them of sabotage. It comes amid rising tensions over opposition efforts - backed by the US and some Latin American countries - to remove Maduro from power.

In other news,

America's new commercial astronaut capsule will complete its demonstration flight on Friday with a splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean. The SpaceX Dragon vehicle has left the International Space Station where it's been docked this past week to begin the journey back. It has a heat-shield to protect it from the high temperatures of re-entry. Four parachutes should bring it into soft contact with water about 450 kilometers from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

on this day in 1917 The beginning of the Russian Revolution, Often Called The February Revolution March 1917 in the Western Calendar  against Czarist Rule following the lack of food in Petrograd leading to the abdication by Nicholas II and the beginning of the communist party rule in Russia.

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NOW OVER TO __ WITH SPORTS

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The High School Girls Volleyball Team will be holding a meeting on March 12 @ 3:15 in the Middle School Gym Lobby. This meeting is for any girls who are currently on the team, current 8th graders who will be joining the team in the fall or new girls who might be planning on play in the Fall of 2019. 

Topics will include upcoming tournament fundraiser, off season conditioning, open gyms & Juniata Team Camp registration. Meeting should be done by 4:00

If you have any questions email coach Mike Elliott @ mike_elliott@comcast.net

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NOW BACK TO THE MAIN DESK

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ROCK LITITZ is hosting a STEAM Career Exploration Day on May 2nd from 9 AM to 1 PM. 

This opportunity is a one-day experience for students in grades 11 and 12 who want to learn more about the live entertainment industry. Applications for this free career opportunity will be accepted until March 15, 2019 and successful applicants will be notified by April 5, 2019. Transportation and lunch will be provided.

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 The Lancaster County Workforce Development Board’s Youth Council is excited to present the 2019 Health Careers Expo.  The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday March 27, 2019. The event is being held at the PA College of Health Sciences. We are excited to add a new activity to the event this year, an Immersive Experience via IMAX technology. Students will be able to guide the experience using remotes.  If you are interested in attending this event, please stop down to guidance and pick up a permission form.  Permission forms are due by 3/18/19. 

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A reminder to all students currently enrolled in AP courses: Friday March 15th is the deadline to register for this year’s AP exams. If we do not have this form and your $15 deposit for each exam that you are planning on taking by the end of the day on Friday March 15th, we cannot order an exam form for you. 

 

If you have questions, please make an appointment to see your counselor through Mrs. Ditzler right away.

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Good Morning!  The Student Wellness Committee, GEARS, wanted to congratulate all of the students who participated in Social Media Free Day last week!  We wanted to take a moment to announce our winners…

 

Grand Prize:  Chloe Ryan

Other Winners:  Cheyenne Colon, Kimi Earl, Destiny Yang, Amber Duffney, and Cailey Rissler

You will be receiving your prize shortly! Congrats again!

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