March 30, 2012
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Sutherland graduated from Benson High School in Portland and spent 21 years in the U.S. Marines before retiring as a major. He is a graduate of the University of Utah. After serving 6 years with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, … Continue reading
March 22, 2012
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Comments Off on Benson’s limit ignores region’s needs
The Portland Tribune’s Editorial Board has come out against the enrollment cap of 260 incoming freshmen that has been placed on Benson. They note that limiting access, in the face of high demand, is counterproductive both to the best interests … Continue reading
March 18, 2012
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Ford Motor Company recently demonstrated their “virtual reality buck”, a tool for testing new designs, at Benson High School. You can read more over at the PPS website.
March 18, 2012
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Over at MuseumOfTheCity.org there are a few great photos from the 1920’s and 1930’s of Benson. If you know of any other great Benson images, please reply to this post with a link!
March 16, 2012
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Comments Off on Student Programmer Wins National Award
Avid robotics programmer Penelope Biggs, a senior at Benson Polytechnic High School, has received national recognition for her computing expertise. Penelope is an enthusiastic robot builder and programmer — and quick to share her passion… Read the entire article over … Continue reading
March 15, 2012
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Comments Off on High School Redesign Traps Benson
Demand for Benson’s technical programs is surging as manufacturing and engineering positions are moving back to the U.S. Out of 400+ applicants, 382 eighth graders indicated Benson as being their top choice for high school. Unfortunately, the school district has … Continue reading
February 27, 2012
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Comments Off on Benson Glee Club Album?
Does anyone have any information about a recording the Benson Glee Club made in the early 70’s? If so, please email us at info [at] bensontechalumni [dot] org
February 9, 2012
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Benson Alumni Band Leader, Wayne DeVore, gave a great impromptu interview to OregonSports.org at the Benson v. Jefferson game. Unfortunately, most of the band had left by then, but the two remaining players belted out the fight song with gusto! … Continue reading
February 5, 2012
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(Updated 7/8/2012) Two events are planned for the Class of ’92 20-Year Reunion. For more info please contact: Patrice (Woods) Turner: princesspatrice4@gmail.com Brandie (Roley) Sims: bsimsdolphin13@gmail.com Dan Canfield: dan.canfield [at] hotmail [dot] com Casual Adult Gathering – Friday August … Continue reading
January 25, 2012
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[flashvideo file=http://www.portlandworkforcealliance.org/files/6012/9650/9607/pwa_home_01_730.mov width=590 height=332 /] Located at Benson, the Portland Workforce Alliance (PWA) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was created in 2005. The goals of the Portland Workforce Alliance are to: Help provide the region with a skilled workforce. … Continue reading