January 28, 2014
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The PPS School Board voted Tuesday to allow 40 additional 9th and 10th graders enroll at Benson next fall. The vote was 5-2 with Board members Tom Koehler and Steve Buel voting no. Koehler and Buel both believe Benson’s enrollment … Continue reading
January 25, 2014
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The Willamette Week is reporting that Tom Koehler has indicated support for significantly increasing the number of students that are allow to attend Benson. Read the entire article over at their website.
January 24, 2014
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**Updated 1/24/14** Here are a few photos from the event: **Original Post** The class of 1963 is getting together Friday August 16th, from 6:30-11:30pm. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located at 1441 NE 2nd Ave … Continue reading
January 15, 2014
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Where: Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery When: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 7-10pm You can find more information, including links to purchase single and couple’s tickets via PayPal, at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/209423192580064/ The page is visible to everyone, no Facebook … Continue reading
January 9, 2014
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Comments Off on Benson gets boost from Oregon Legislature
It was recently announced that PPS would receive nearly $350k to improve its career technical education offerings or CTE as its widely known today. Thanks to Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian’s legislation, the State of Oregon has awarded grants totaling $20 … Continue reading
January 8, 2014
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Dates: February 13th & 14th Time: 6-9pm Cost: Free! Stop by the “Alumni Room” (aka the Old Gym) to flip through yearbooks and catch up with old friends while enjoying free refreshments. We also hope to have live demonstrations from … Continue reading
January 5, 2014
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Now is the perfect time for you to join us in 2014! (Join/Renew online) Our annual membership drive is underway and we would be honored to have your support this year. Over the past year, membership funds have allowed us … Continue reading
December 30, 2013
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Congratulations to the three students who were selected to receive Benson Alumni Scholarships in 2013. Ryan Girres, Automotive Technology major. He will be attending Mt. Hood Community College with a focus on Business. Greely Guinn, Communications major. Greely is pursuing … Continue reading
December 10, 2013
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Comments Off on Benson grad returns to lead boys basketball team
Earl Clark ’95 was hired back in October to lead Benson’s boys basketball team. Clark worked as an assistant under former Benson coaches Don Emry and Troy Berry before taking La Salle to the 4A state quarterfinals in 2007. You … Continue reading
December 8, 2013
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** Updated 1/28/14 ** Principal Wilson has asked that the Alumni Association, PTSA and Site Council align our meeting dates so that he can address us jointly, on a monthly basis. Our regular meeting time will now be on the … Continue reading