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Good Morning Ephrata NAMES today is Wednesday Dec 18! Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO

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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 DESPERATE TO ADD TO OUR CLUB TREASURY, the bills are piling up.

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On Thursday December 19th the Mounts School Store will be open to all students for the first time.  The store will be open on Thursday and Friday of this week!!  Get your Mounts gear before winter break!! The store is located in room 124.  The store will be open from the start of 1st period to the end of 7th.  Come and check out the clothing available. ------------------------

And now over to ________ for the thought of the day

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THOUGHT OF THE DAY

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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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NOW OVER TO ____ WITH THE NEWS

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NEWS INTRO VIDEO

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In today’s news, nearly 4,000 Californian Kaiser mental health professionals went on strike on Monday and will be on strike for the next few days. This strike as come as a reaction to the severe under-staffing of Kaiser mental health facilities and how it can cause workers to work past work hours in order to help people, as well as causing many patients to have to wait two months or more for a follow up appointment. Many of these health professionals are saying that conditions like these are making the mental health crisis in America worse.

On this day in history in 1620, the Mayflower landed in Plymouth. After a grueling four month journey, 102 pilgrims successfully made their way to America to escape the religious tensions in Europe. Although the pilgrims landed with reasonable success, the following winter would be brutal for the pilgrims, and only 50 out of the original 102 would survive.

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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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in rifle yesterday, Ephrata won 496-489 vs Wilson

top shooters were

Christopher Manuel 100 - First match ever

Jazmyn Spangler - 99 1 center

Jonathan Petrecca - 99

Madison Soeder - 99

Brianna Bowers - 99

yesterday bowling lost 5-2 vs Penn Manor, boys swimming won 121-44 vs Warwick. The boys won all but 1 event. 3 race winners Thomas McGillan and Colby Simes led the way for the Mounts. The girls weren't as fortunate losing 74-96. Individual winners were Maddie Fritz with two, Alyssa Fedorshak, and Kierra Parsons with two.

today boys basketball is home vs Cedar Crest, and Girls basketball is away at Cedar Crest.

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NOW BACK TO THE MAIN DESK

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The Ephrata High School Theatre Program announces auditions for its upcoming spring production “The Wizard of Oz.”

Auditions for “The Wizard of Oz” will be held on Monday, January 6th and Tuesday, January 7th at 3:30pm, with select call-backs on Wednesday, January 8th in the auditorium.

“The Wizard of Oz” now celebrating 80 years of magic; a beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home. Journey along as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. Enjoy the songs made famous in the classic MGM film, including “Over the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead,” “If I Only Had a Brain,” “We’re Off to See the Wizard” and “Follow the Yellow Brick Road.” “The Wizard of Oz” is everyone’s favorite movie fantasy, now heading this spring, live on the Ephrata High School stage!

Students interested in auditioning for the musical may sign-up in the Student Activities Office from today to January 3rd. Information is also available in Schoology under EHS The Wizard of Oz Auditions 2019. You must attend both days of auditions to be considered for a role. Newcomers are warmly encouraged.

Students interested in Pit Orchestra may sign up for time slots near the band room. Their auditions will be held on a separate day scheduled for Thursday, Jan 9th. Students who may want to be part of stage crew, please continue to listen to the announcements for updates and information.

“The Wizard of Oz” will be directed and choreographed by Mr. Gonzalez with Vocal/Music Direction by Mrs. Owsinski and Pit Orchestra directed by Mrs. Klinger

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