A pep rally or pep assembly is a gathering of people, typically students of
middle school,
high school, and
college
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age, before a
sports event. The purpose of such a gathering is to encourage
school spirit and to support members of the
team. It is generally seen as an American and Canadian phenomenon, used to create hype before a sporting event.
See also
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Pep talk
References
cheerleading
sports culture
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