5 MIN FILLER

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INTRO

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Good Morning Ephrata NAMES today is Thursday September 24, Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO

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Sophomores and Juniors: The PSAT is being held at EHS on Wednesday October 14.  The last day to sign up is Tomorrow Friday September 25!  Registration is online, you can find the signup link on Schoology.

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The Mountaineer Newspaper Staff will be having its first meeting this coming Monday, September 28. The meeting will be held in Mr. Jeremy Bischoff's room, room 318, after school at 3:00. Anyone who is interested in writing for the school paper is encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Attention seniors! Please take a moment to vote for your Class of 2021 Motto.  The link was sent out to the Class of 2021 Schoology Group by Mrs. Brenner on Tuesday morning.  This is your chance to help determine the theme of your graduation speeches and how your class will be remembered.  Please vote before the end of school on, Friday, September 25th (or “today” when you make the announcement on Friday).

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Attention all High School Students, Teachers, and Staff:

If you ordered your Mini-THON gold out shirt and/or mask please listen to the following information for pick-up and drop off instructions.

Teachers/Staff/ Grades 9-11: Your shirts and masks will be delivered by a senior officer on Thursday, September 24th during Homeroom/ACT.

Seniors: If you do not have a home room and are leaving early, please stop by room 317 to pick up your merchandise after period 5C.

Online Students: Please pick up your merchandise at the attendance office after Period 5C or Friday morning.

 In order to get your shirt, we must have record of your payment.

If these directions do not apply or do not work for you, please message Mrs. Socie or Mr. Martin to arrange other meet up times.

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NEWS INTRO

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In local news today, the PIAA had a meeting yesterday and voted to set dates for the fall sports championships. Other news from the meeting, which is probably the biggest, PIAA said that they aren't limiting the right of local school boards to determine how many spectators may attend games.The Pa. General Assembly on Sept. 2 passed House Bill 2787, which guaranteed local school boards the go ahead to set spectator limits despite what Gov. Tom Wolf had said. The bill was then later vetoed by Wolf who called it "completely unnecessary".

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SPORTS INTRO

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Yesterday, girl's tennis won a close match at Solanco 4-3. Singles winners were Alyssa Meier and Jessica Pratt. Today, Cross Country has a season opener at Penn Manor, Boys soccer opens at home vs Manheim Central, Field hockey starts at E town, girls soccer begins at Manheim Central, and volleyball opens home vs LS. Good luck to all the teams on a new season! 

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Are you interested in Competitive Esports?  Are you looking to meet cool Ephrata Students with similar Technology and Gaming interests?  Well there is an informational Esports Meeting today in Mr. LoPiccolo’s room 213 right after school.  All are welcome, no commitments, just knowledge.  Can’t make it? Please send Schoology message to Mr. LoPiccolo for the information.

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Mr. Bischoff's mistake is your gain! You can still purchase your yearbooks at a discounted rate and get your free icons. The extension ends tomorrow! Just go to www.jostensyearbooks.com and order yours today!

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Person 1: Are you ready to vote for this year’s Homecoming Court?  I know I am.

Person 2: Seniors, check your Schoology Class of 2021 group to find the link to cast your vote!

Person 1: This voting is for Seniors only!

Person 2: You have between now and Tuesday Sept 29th to cast your vote!

Person 1: Please choose your top 6 candidates for this year's Homecoming Court.  If you choose more than 6 individuals, your vote will not count.

Person 2: And finally, remember, you must use your school email to vote!

Person 1: Marzock 2020

Person 2: Marzock 2020

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Now for Profound Presidential Perceptions from your Future President Marzock

In order to truly understand mankind, we should look at what words make up mankind.  “mank” and “ind”

What do these words mean?  No one knows which is why mankind is still a mystery today

Take Care, Comb your hair, and remember to vote this November!

Marzock 2020

If you’re 18 or older, register to vote at vote.gov!

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Have a great day Ephrata!

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