Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

What does Benson mean to you?

Believe it or not, there are decision makers within Portland Public Schools that don’t grasp how successful Benson Polytechnic High School has been at educating and empowering Portland’s students over the past 100+ years.  To be fair, PPS leadership has … Continue reading

Principal Wilson set to visit nation’s capital

According to the latest edition of the school newsletter, Principal Wilson will be traveling to Washington D.C. later this month to be recognized along with winners from the 49 other states, the District of Columbia and others.  While there, he … Continue reading

2018 Scholarship Recipients

We’re excited to announce that the Benson Scholarship Fund was able to award three scholarships this year totaling nearly $4,000. This year’s recipients include: Sergio Joel Lopez, who will be attending PCC with a focus on Construction Management. Jose Cruz-Flores, … Continue reading

Principal Wilson wins Oregon Principal of the Year

The secret is out! Benson’s principal, Curtis Wilson, is the best high school principal in the State of Oregon! Wilson was recently announced as the recipient of this year’s award from the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators. You can read … Continue reading

Benson girls show heart

Paul Danzer, of the Portland Tribune, has a nice write-up recapping the Techsters’ run to the OSAA State Basketball Finals.  Congratulations to Coach Knox and all the players on a great season and an exciting tournament run!

Class of 2008 – 10 year

If you know more about what the Class of ’08 will be doing for their 10th reunion, please share with us so that we can help spread the word. Contact us at info@bensontechalumni.

Class of 1998 – 20 year

** Updated 5/28/2018 ** They say the 20-Year Reunion is suppose to the best one, so let’s get together and make it just that! Class of 1998 always did have a reputation of knowing how to have a good time, … Continue reading

Class of 1988 – 30 year

** Updated 6/13/2018 ** Thanks for the many responses to the survey. The committee has selected Sunday, September 2nd as the reunion date. You can get the full details by contacting them at info [at] bensontechclassof1988 [dot] com.

Class of 1978 – 40 year

Mark your calendars! Saturday, October 20, 2018 Benson HS Class of ’78 will be holding our 40th class reunion at McMenamin’s Kennedy School! Information can be found on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BensonTech78/ and our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1917355911857849/. If you have questions or contact … Continue reading

Class of 1968 – 50 year

** Updated 9/10/2018 ** The Benson class of 1968 is meeting in the old gym next Friday the 14th at around 2PM.  Anyone is welcome to show up, but must check in at the office first and they will direct … Continue reading