August 27, 2021
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Alumni-funded scholarships totaling over $5,100 were awarded at Benson Tech’s “virtual” award assembly, with one-year scholarships funded by the Benson Tech Alumni Scholarship Fund awarded to three seniors: The BPHSAA wishes each of them well in the next phase of … Continue reading
June 4, 2021
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** Updated 6/4/2021 ** What: Our annual picnic gathering When: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Where: The Oaks Park, Area 9. We welcome all Benson community inquiries: cpheil [at] msn [dot] com View our prior years’ postings at benson56.com.
May 17, 2021
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Building construction instructors Luke Hotchkiss (BPHS c/o 2000) and Dave Ketah are seeking up to a dozen ‘near-peer mentors’ to work with next year’s juniors and seniors. Ideal candidates are in their 20s or 30s actively employed in the construction … Continue reading
April 23, 2021
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Three-by-three, students were able to return to Benson for one last quarter in the historic building. In order to support current distancing requirements, students have been split into two groups, each having access to classrooms and shops in the afternoon … Continue reading
April 18, 2021
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Senior Sophia Chin was announced as this year’s Rose Festival princess from Benson Polytechnic High School. Her resume includes being president of their National Honor Society chapter, as well as the captain of the cross country team. She is a … Continue reading
February 26, 2021
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Fred Leeson, publisher of the architectural history blog, “Building on History” has a great article examining the history of the Benson building and how the renovation will honor the building’s history.
February 8, 2021
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According to the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) website “The NOSB is an academic competition and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in … Continue reading
February 6, 2021
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With the pandemic limiting our ability to be present at the school, our newsletter team has doubled their efforts to bring you great Benson content. Check out our latest newsletter which includes an update on the state of the upcoming … Continue reading
October 21, 2020
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The 2020 BPHSAA Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, November 23rd at 5:30pm PT. This will be a virtual meeting, available via web or telephone. Connection details can be obtained by emailing us at info [at] bensontechalumni [dot] org. … Continue reading
September 24, 2020
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What a whirlwind the last 6 months have been! Our latest newsletter has loads of information about the upcoming modernization of Benson, including how the latest PPS Bond factors in. Learn about the Simon Benson Fund through a special feature … Continue reading