August 17, 2015
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Comments Off on Update on PPS Board decision on Benson Tech’s enrollment cap
The Benson Tech community — including students, teachers school leadership, parents and friends, and alumni — has rallied over the last few years to press Portland Public Schools (PPS) to lift the enrollment limitations at Benson Tech adopted in 2010. … Continue reading
July 28, 2015
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Comments Off on 2015 Benson Community Picnic
Saturday, August 15th, noon – 4pm Benson Tech Front Lawn 546 NE 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97232-2785 All Benson Tech supporters are welcome! Mingle with current and former staff and students. Connect with classmates. Meet the principal. Bring your own … Continue reading
June 12, 2015
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Comments Off on Tech Football starts to rebuild
As Benson’s football program begins its rebuilding process, Principal Wilson has hired Benson Alum Devarieous Sly-Clay to lead the team. Coach Sly-Clay has previously coached at Sherwood and Crescent Valley. You can read The Oregonian’s article about the hire here. … Continue reading
June 4, 2015
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Comments Off on Senior Class Video Archive
Each year, the senior class puts together a video yearbook of sorts and presents it at the Senior Awards Assembly. We’ve tried to catalog those that can be found online. Enjoy!
May 21, 2015
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Comments Off on PIL Honors
The PIL recently honored the top Sportswoman, Sportsman, Coach and Assistant Coach at each high school. Benson’s honorees where: Sportswoman: Chaquinn Cook – earning 10 letters in volleyball, basketball, track & field Sportsman: Anthony Ross – earning 6 letters in … Continue reading
May 1, 2015
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Comments Off on Help Benson get to Nationals!
Three Benson students have qualified to compete at the SkillsUSA National Competition, one in Photography and a team of two students in Web Design. They’re busy raising the money necessary to make it to Louisville, Kentucky. Here’s where you come … Continue reading
April 27, 2015
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Comments Off on Oregon rebuilds school-to-career programs
The Oregonian recently ran a story covering the resurgence in Career Technical Education (CTE) among Oregon high schools. They featured two great Benson stories of alumni who have found success through the application of their CTE studies. Read more about … Continue reading
March 20, 2015
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Comments Off on Tech Show Turnout
The cool kids are all about the data these days, right?! Here’s a breakdown of who we saw stop by the Alumni Room at Tech Show. Group – Thursday Attendance – Friday Attendance Parents/Students – 2 – 7 Teachers – … Continue reading
March 16, 2015
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Comments Off on Benson crowns its 2015 Rose Festival Princess
Senior Tihanne Mar-Shall was selected to represent Benson on the 2015 Rose Festival Court. She’s a senior who plans to study psychology in college, eventually becoming a lawyer or entrepreneur. Beth Nakumura, of The Oregonian, has a great write-up and … Continue reading
February 18, 2015
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Comments Off on A short history of the diesel program at Benson Tech
by Brett Anderson, Diesel/Automotive Instructor There is a 30+ year history of diesel being taught as part of the automotive major at Benson Tech. The program was established in the mid-1980s. I was hired in 1994 as the diesel/automotive instructor … Continue reading