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Good Morning Ephrata NAMES today is Thursday Dec 12! Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO

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The Brightbytes survey should now be up and running. Sorry for any confusion as there was a glitch with Brightbytes last week. Please find the link to the survey in Basecamp and complete the survey between now and when we leave for break by the end of next week. The survey will be open until December 23rd.

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Yum, yum , yum, feed your hungry tummies with COOKIES from the “Anime Club.”

Bake Sale treats are available for purchase after school outside Mr. Hershey’s room by the cafeteria.

Bake Sale runs until we run out of cookies. PLEASE WE ARE DESPARATE TO ADD TO OUR CLUB TREASURY, the bills are piling up.

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The deadline for CTC applications is swiftly approaching.  December 20th is the deadline for the application to be completed.  You can go to the EHS Counselors Website or refer to your Schoology message for the link and instructions.  If you have any questions, please see your counselor for help.

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Attention all students! This year we will be hosting another teacher sing a thon.  Be sure to keep your eye out for which teacher partner groups will be in the running for the live singing on Ephrata AM.  Canning will take place all this week during your lunches.  Donate money to help local families in need this holiday season!!!!

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And now over to ________ for the thought of the day

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THOUGHT OF THE DAY

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Attention Ski & SNowboard CLub:  PLease remember to get your paperwork completed and returned to Ms.  Brimhall.  No paperwork means you don't get on the bus which means you don't ski.  Take care of this now so you'd forget over winter break.

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EPHRATA HIGH SCHOOL’S THEATRE PROGRAM IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THIS YEAR’S SPRING MUSICAL WILL BE THE WIZARD OF OZ, WITH PERFORMANCE DATES IN APRIL 2020.

THE WIZARD OF OZ now celebrating 80 years of magic. This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has been entertaining audiences for generations.

Adapted for live stage performance; recreates the dialogue and structure of the MGM classic film nearly scene for scene.

Those students interested to learn more about how you can be part of this production whether on stage, behind the scene, pit orchestra, stage crew, or have a few questions of your own; there will be an informational meeting held on Monday, December 16th at 3:30pm in the auditorium. At that time, the directors will review the audition process, stage crew procedure, and pit requirements. We would like to encourage those students with experience in dance (particularly in tap, jazz, or ballet) to consider attending this informational meeting. Auditions are scheduled for January 6th, 7th with call backs on 8th at 3:30pm. Please note; you are not required to audition for the musical if following your attendance to the informational meeting you are not interested. ALL ROLES are opened. You do not need to be involved in the theatre or music program to audition.

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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Attention all 11th graders.  On Friday, November 13th, the class of 2021 will be participating in a Financial Literacy Event hosted by an organization called Junior Achievement. You will be participating in games, competitions, and activities that relate to finances and budget building that will start at the end of 1st period and wrap up around 2 pm.   You will be assigned to a team and a teacher to help guide you through the event, which will be shared in homeroom this Friday before the event begins.

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NOW OVER TO ____ WITH THE NEWS

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NEWS INTRO VIDEO

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NOW OVER TO __ WITH LUNCH

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LUNCH VIDEO

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SPORTS INTRO VIDEO

Tuesday, the swim teams opened up the dual meet season against McCaskey. Both teams swam away with the victory.

The girls were led by Alyssa Fedorshak, Maddy Fritz, and Kierra Parsons, each winning one individual event. Alyssa won the 50 free, Maddy won the 100 free, and Kierra won the 100 breast. The 200 medley relay team of Alyssa, Audrey Risser, Sami Ehrhart, and Josie Leonard, and the 200 freestyle relay team of Mary Campbell, Olivia Gordon, Ciara Deemer, and Kierra were also victorious. 

The boys were led by Thomas McGillan who won two individual events - 50 freestyle and 100 breaststroke. In addition, Cole Freeman won the 200 freestyle (his first HS swimming victory), Sam Risser won the 500 freestyle, and Chad Jones won the 100 backstroke (his first HS swimming victory). The 200 medley and 200 freestyle relay team of Chad, Thomas, Colby Simes, and Cole, and the 400 freestyle relay team of Chad, Coy Schwanger, Thatcher Eby, and Colby were also victorious. 

yesterday wrestling lost vs Donegal 42-25 individual winners were ____________ and bowling won 7-0 vs CV.

today boys basketball is home vs solanco, girls are away at Solanco, and rifle is away at Manheim Central.

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NOW BACK TO THE MAIN DESK

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Person 1: Its that time of year again to go nuts for donuts!

Person 2: That’s right, Ephrata Student Council is running its annual Christmas Charity to benefit 6 local families this holiday season.  And, with everyone’s help, we can make this a very special Christmas for these wonderful families in need this holiday season.

Person 1: Your homeroom teacher has kindly picked out an ornament with a gift on it.  Your job is to raise enough money to buy that gift together as a homeroom!

Person 2: The homeroom that raises the most money, buys the most gifts, or does any combination of the two, will receive a deluxe donut party on the last day of school before Christmas break!

Person 1: A deluxe donut party has all the fixings from hot chocolate, to donuts, to Christmas cookies, to coffee, to bagels, to fruit, to juice, to… you name it you’ll have it!!! And it’s enough for the entire homeroom.

Person 2: The runner up homeroom will receive a regular donut party…. Which is just donuts.

Person 1: Third place will receive high fives from future president of the united states Mr. Marzock, which is totally better than the other prizes!!!!

Person 2: So, bring in some loose change, bring in a new gift, or do both and help out some local families this holiday season.

That's it for us today Ephrata. Have a great day!

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