Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

Tech Show 2025

Join us on April 17th and 18th from 6-9pm for the 102nd annual Benson Tech Show. Here is a schedule of Alumni Association-sponsored events: Additionally, you can look forward to: Parking will be scarce! In addition to on-street parking surrounding … Continue reading

Benson students add grantmaking to their resumes

Many thanks to OPB for highlighting the amazing work that Benson teacher Melissa Kennybrew and her students have been doing in conjunction with Schnitzer Cares. They’ve been studying the grantmaking process via a hands-on approach where they research, fundraise, and … Continue reading

Battle of the Books results

Benson Tech’s Battle of the Books team “Rose City 3: Return of the Read” took 3rd place among the 50 teams from across Oregon on April 12th. While failing to repeat their championship run of last year, the team was … Continue reading

Benson Boys Basketball ready to compete

As the basketball playoffs are soon upon us, make sure to read this great article about the surprising Benson boys team from the Portland Tribune. Benson boys basketball is young but ready to compete in the PIL

A Decade After its Cancellation, Journalism is Back at Benson!

If you haven’t heard, student journalism at Benson has been rebooted in the form of an online news site – The Benson Orbit. After a briefly slow start, stories are starting to flow and they’re quite good. Give them a … Continue reading

A new era for Benson Girls Basketball

The Portland Tribune has posted a story about Benson Girls Basketball, their new coach and the many new players that comprise the team. They opened their preseason play with a successful Jamboree at Wilsonville HS, followed by their first home … Continue reading

Class of 2005 – 20 year reunion

When: September 12th, 2025, 7-9pm Where: Jackie’s PDX, 930 SE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 Cost: $45/person (includes entry, appetizers and one drink ticket) It’s been 20 years since we roamed the halls of Benson—and now it’s time to trade homework for … Continue reading

Ready! Set! Go Tech!

The Benson TechBoosters are holding their annual fundraiser now through October 12th. Every dollar you donate will go towards supporting Benson students and staff. Be sure to include your class year in the notes section when making your donation. The … Continue reading

2024 Annual Meeting

Our annual meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 18th at 5:30pm. This will be a hybrid meeting – you are welcome to join us in-person (at Benson, enter through main doors) or online. Please email us for more information.

Class of 1959 – 65 year reunion

When: Saturday, September 14th 2024, 11:30am – 6:00pmWhere: Yamhill, OR, 97148Cost: $10 per personRSVP: Email Doug Van Zanten at dvz44 [at] comcast [dot] net The Benson Class of 59 will be celebrating 65 years as graduates this September 14th at … Continue reading