Pep

"Pep" describes a mysterious life-force said to inhabit the souls of teenage youths. It has been described, in simplest terms, as the "teenage dream incarnate".

History
"Pep" was the central principal of worship in early Myddletowne society. As it was said to stem from teenagers, young citizens of Myddletowne were held to high societal standards. Myddletowne High School was first erected as a means of cultivating pep in the youth.

Interpretations
The meaning and source of "pep" has been the subject of much debate within Middleton society. Initially, pep was thought to be the exclusive domain of the most vibrant and talented members of youth society. This idea was exemplified by the Cheerleaders, who served as high priestesses and pep authorities in early Myddletowne.

Later interpretations posited that pep was a democratic concept that existed equally in all people. The rise of the Poms coincided with a growing interest in the universality of pep, and caused disputes over the fairness of a hierarchical divide in Middletown High.

"Pep" is no longer seen as a purely religious concept but it remains a central tennant of Middleton society. The Pep Rally, which is Middleton's oldest most celebrated ritual, harkens back to ancient celebrations of "pep" in colonial Myddletowne.