Photos: Packers do Battle (of Connects)
Published 7:46 am Friday, September 29, 2017
- The senior class was a blur of action Thursday afternoon as the Battle of Connects was getting underway at Austin High School. Photos by Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Schedule of homecoming events
Today
• 2:30 p.m. Pep Fest, Knowlton Auditorium
• 3:30 p.m. Parade
• 7 p.m. Football game, Art Hass Stadium; Scarlet and White Day
Saturday, Sept. 30
• 8:30-11:30 p.m. Homecoming Dance, Hastings Gym
Freshman Jackeline Vera attempts to toss a ping pong ball in a bowl as part of a Battle of Connects relay Thursday afternoon at Austin High School.
Sophomores Trey Myers and Kyra Wolters move in for a ball at the net during some towel volleyball Thursday, part of the annual Battle of Connects at Austin High School.
Members of the junior class pull on their end during a tug-o-war with freshman during Battle of Connects Thursday afternoon at Austin High School. The competition was after the Distinguished Alumni Awards assembly.
What are connects?
“Connects” are 15-minute classes similar to a homeroom, where students meet each day to receive announcements or instructions for activities going on in the high school. Connects meet during the seventh period of the eight-period day.
