August 20, 2014
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Come out and support the Techmen as they travel to Roosevelt High School of Seattle, for their first game of the season. When: Saturday, September 6th at 7pm Where: Memorial Stadium – 401 5th Avenue N Seattle,WA 98109 (map) Can … Continue reading
August 19, 2014
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The varsity girls soccer team is hosting their 4th annual Bowl for a Goal fundraiser at Grand Central Bowl on Wednesday, August 20th from 5-7pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Each ticket entitles you to … Continue reading
August 12, 2014
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Comments Off on Project Community Care Day 2014
Supporters of Benson Tech On Saturday August 23rd from 9am-12pm Benson will be participating in the District’s Annual clean-up of the outside of the school in preparation of the first day of school on Tuesday Sept. 2nd. This annual PPS … Continue reading
August 1, 2014
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Comments Off on Dental program expansion opportunities
JaNae Jamison, Dental Instructor at Benson Tech (as well as a Benson Tech grad herself) is working with a committee of people who have the goal of starting a dental clinic at Benson Tech. This clinic will provide entry level … Continue reading
July 27, 2014
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The following is taken from a message forwarded to us from the PPS Communications Office: John Vingelen, former Benson principal, died Thursday, July 24. John worked at Benson High School for 33 years beginning at age 25 and serving first … Continue reading
June 25, 2014
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Sometimes the best stories come out of nowhere. It was the last day of PPS’ school year. Benson had just graduated its seniors a few days prior. We received an email from Vice Principal Carbone asking how the alumni association … Continue reading
June 25, 2014
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Comments Off on Benson receives Kaiser grant to pursue student health center.
Back in May, The Oregonian highlighted a push by Benson Counselor Amy Henry to bring a student health center to the school. In relation to that effort, Kaiser Permanente has awarded Benson a $40,000 grant to pursue the planning of … Continue reading
June 16, 2014
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Saturday, August 16th, 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 10, 2014
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The Oregonian ran a nice story with a few pictures from Benson’s graduation on June 9th. Graduation 2014: Benson Polytechnic High School celebrates diversity (w/photos) As an added bonus, Principal Wilson was live tweeting the entire event! Principal Wilson hanging … Continue reading
June 6, 2014
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Comments Off on After 99 Rose Festival queens, one Portland Public school has never taken home the crown
The Oregonian noticed that Benson has never had a Rose Festival queen and did some research. Most of us already knew that for many of those years, Benson didn’t have any female students to nominate. This piece looks back at … Continue reading