Class of 1955 – 70 year reunion
The Class of 1955 is hosting an informal reunion in the school’s community room during Tech Show on Friday, 4/18/25. For information about this and future gatherings, contact Rex Gilley at rexgilley [at] msn [dot] com, or (503) 785-1633.
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Class of 1950
The class of 1950 continues to meet quarterly over lunch. Those interested in joining should contact Jim Robb (jfrobb [at] comcast [dot] net) for details about the next gathering.
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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
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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 →
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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 →
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Class of 2005 – 20 year reunion
** Updated 8/19/2025 ** When: September 12th, 2025, 7-9pm Where: McMenamins Broadway Pub (1504 NE Broadway) 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 … Continue reading →
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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 →
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