1. Moracco Scores 39

The Derry Area Lady Trojans erupted for 22 points in the second quarter and took a 32-21 lead into the locker room. They added to their lead with a 15-8 margin in the third quarter and finished it off with 53-32 win.  Tiana Moracco led all scorers with 39 points. Tianna is only 31 points away from scoring 1,000 career points and closing in on the school record of 1,047. Congratulations Tianna!

2. Football Meeting

There will be a meeting for any student interested in playing football next year TODAY during homeroom.

3. Concession Stand

Reminder to all DAHS students, if you are interested in working in the concession stand during girls and boys basketball games and/or wrestling matches, dates are still available. Concession stand sign-ups are in H412. Visit H412 to sign up or see Mrs. Markle or Mrs. Hower with questions.

LUNCH TALK

Walking Taco with baked nachos, shredded lettuce, cheese, and salsa; Fruit Cup; and Milk

The Department of Health and Human Services  announced that health insurers must cover the cost of home Covid-19 tests starting January 15.

What this means: people with private health insurance can buy at-home tests online or in stores and have them paid for at the time of purchase or get reimbursed by submitting a claim to their insurer.

TODAY’S QUOTE

We study ocean temperatures. The Earth just broke a heat increase record.

Says John Abraham, a professor of thermal sciences who researches in climate monitoring and renewable energy generation for the developing world. He found that last year, the oceans absorbed heat equivalent to seven Hiroshima atomic bombs detonating each second, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

It’s cold out there now – but around the world, it’s hot.

TODAY’S NUMBER: 25 cents

Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman to appear on US quarter. 

AND FINALLY…

I mean, the text can always wait… but if you don’t want to, here are the 11 Best Touchscreen Gloves.