Sometimes, the big announcement comes at a pep rally, school assembly, or public ceremony one or more days before the football game.
en.wikipedia.org The first homecoming weekend event included a football game, bonfire, concerts, speeches, a reception, a class reunion, and a pep rally.
en.wikipedia.org He taught himself how to play the piano by ear when he was 5 years old and first sang in front of an audience at a high school pep rally.
en.wikipedia.org Occasionally, periods are shortened to allow for a student assembly or pep rally, or for half days.
en.wikipedia.org At a pep rally, cheerleaders will often lead in boisterous chants and dance moves intended to get the student body involved and supporting the school's team.
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