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A '''pep rally''', '''pep assembly''' or '''pep session''' is a gathering of people, typically students of [[middle school]], [[high school]], and [[university|college]] age, before a school sporting event. The purpose of such a gathering is to encourage [[school spirit]] and to support members of the [[team]]. This is often done by wearing school colors or chanting school cheers. It is generally seen as an [[United States|American]] and [[Canada|Canadian]] phenomenon, used to create hype before a sporting event.<ref name="2013-02-19 Huffpo" /> |
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A pep rally often occurs before homecoming, prom, or even regional or national games for the school. It is usually held inside a school gym or other large sporting [[arena]] in the area. In an attempt to boost enthusiasm before an event, pep rallies are usually very loud and energetic.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-07 |title=Definition of PEP RALLY |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pep+rally |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=www.merriam-webster.com |language=en}}</ref> They are used to encourage the team, enhance their spirits, and help them gain the confidence to perform their best. A pep rally helps a school team to know that they have their schools absolute support. |
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At a pep rally, cheerleaders lead in boisterous chants and dance moves intended to get the student body excited. Games between competing classes with small prizes may be held. The school's [[School band|band]] often play upbeat music in between demonstrations, and the [[drumline]] may play. The school's choir may sing "[[The Star-Spangled Banner]]" to the crowd. In the case of a [[homecoming]] game, the Homecoming "court" may be chosen and announced. |
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Often, businesses or speakers such a town mayor, law enforcement, or motivational speaker will come to promote their business or event happening in their field.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Pep rally Definition & Meaning {{!}} Britannica Dictionary |url=https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/pep-rally |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en-US}}</ref> A pep rally may also be held after a sporting event, perhaps to celebrate the success or win of a championship game. |
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This is also a time for the team captains to let the school know how their team are doing this season. Most schools have pep rallies to honor future and past events. |
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During a pep rally, school sporting teams will make an appearance or participate in student-engaging activities. The school [[football team]] or [[Cheerleader|cheerleaders]] may partner up to perform a dance or [[Sketch comedy|skit]] to make the audience laugh. These school sporting teams often wear their jerseys or uniforms to proudly represent the team they are a part of. Fun games to create laughter and joy during the pep rally take place to create a fun, enjoyable environment. |
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[[College basketball]] teams celebrate the opening of the season with [[Midnight Madness (basketball)|Midnight Madness]], an event similar to a pep rally. |
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Pep rallies may also include flashy lights such as a [[strobe]] light or [[disco]] lights to draw the attention of the crowd. The students in attendance may be given t-shirts, [[Pom-pom|pom poms]], air horns, or any type of school promotional item to wave or use during the pep rally. |
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These school gathering can allow students feel included, have a sense of belonging, and even feel appreciated.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thimirisetty |first=Shreya |title=How Important Are School Pep Rallies? |url=https://theshakerbison.com/2568/opinions/editorials/how-important-are-school-pep-rallies/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=The Shaker Bison}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[Pep talk]] |
* [[Pep talk]] |
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==References== |
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<ref name="2013-02-19 Huffpo">{{cite news |last1=Cooke |first1=Daniel M. |date=2013-02-19 |title=UK vs. USA - School Pride |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/daniel-m-cooke/uk-vs-usa-school-pride_b_2696346.html |url-status=live |work=[[The Huffington Post]] |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817004955/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/daniel-m-cooke/uk-vs-usa-school-pride_b_2696346.html |archive-date=2020-08-17 |access-date=2021-06-06 |quote=Hundreds of people shout mercilessly at a single outcast person until they have removed that particular item of clothing. It's almost as if the American student population aren't aware that people's choice of clothes do not necessarily match, through the random and arbitrary association of color, their actual views, opinions and sporting inclinations.}}{{verify source|date=June 2021}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 19:22, 4 September 2024
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A pep rally, pep assembly or pep session is a gathering of people, typically students of middle school, high school, and college age, before a school sporting event. The purpose of such a gathering is to encourage school spirit and to support members of the team. This is often done by wearing school colors or chanting school cheers. It is generally seen as an American and Canadian phenomenon, used to create hype before a sporting event.[1]
A pep rally often occurs before homecoming, prom, or even regional or national games for the school. It is usually held inside a school gym or other large sporting arena in the area. In an attempt to boost enthusiasm before an event, pep rallies are usually very loud and energetic.[2] They are used to encourage the team, enhance their spirits, and help them gain the confidence to perform their best. A pep rally helps a school team to know that they have their schools absolute support.
Often, businesses or speakers such a town mayor, law enforcement, or motivational speaker will come to promote their business or event happening in their field.[3] A pep rally may also be held after a sporting event, perhaps to celebrate the success or win of a championship game.
During a pep rally, school sporting teams will make an appearance or participate in student-engaging activities. The school football team or cheerleaders may partner up to perform a dance or skit to make the audience laugh. These school sporting teams often wear their jerseys or uniforms to proudly represent the team they are a part of. Fun games to create laughter and joy during the pep rally take place to create a fun, enjoyable environment.
Pep rallies may also include flashy lights such as a strobe light or disco lights to draw the attention of the crowd. The students in attendance may be given t-shirts, pom poms, air horns, or any type of school promotional item to wave or use during the pep rally.
These school gathering can allow students feel included, have a sense of belonging, and even feel appreciated.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Cooke, Daniel M. (February 19, 2013). "UK vs. USA - School Pride". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
Hundreds of people shout mercilessly at a single outcast person until they have removed that particular item of clothing. It's almost as if the American student population aren't aware that people's choice of clothes do not necessarily match, through the random and arbitrary association of color, their actual views, opinions and sporting inclinations.
[verification needed] - ^ "Definition of PEP RALLY". www.merriam-webster.com. July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Pep rally Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary". www.britannica.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Thimirisetty, Shreya. "How Important Are School Pep Rallies?". The Shaker Bison. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
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