In November of 2016, Portland voters will decide whether to rebuild Benson Tech High School, as well as Madison and Lincoln. Planning is underway with the Portland Public Schools (PPS) District on a design planning committee, and an architectural firm … Continue reading
The Benson Tech community — including students, teachers school leadership, parents and friends, and alumni — has rallied over the last few years to press Portland Public Schools (PPS) to lift the enrollment limitations at Benson Tech adopted in 2010. … Continue reading
Saturday, August 15th, noon – 4pm Benson Tech Front Lawn 546 NE 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97232-2785 All Benson Tech supporters are welcome! Mingle with current and former staff and students. Connect with classmates. Meet the principal. Bring your own … Continue reading
As Benson’s football program begins its rebuilding process, Principal Wilson has hired Benson Alum Devarieous Sly-Clay to lead the team. Coach Sly-Clay has previously coached at Sherwood and Crescent Valley. You can read The Oregonian’s article about the hire here. … Continue reading
Each year, the senior class puts together a video yearbook of sorts and presents it at the Senior Awards Assembly. We’ve tried to catalog those that can be found online. Enjoy!
The PIL recently honored the top Sportswoman, Sportsman, Coach and Assistant Coach at each high school. Benson’s honorees where: Sportswoman: Chaquinn Cook – earning 10 letters in volleyball, basketball, track & field Sportsman: Anthony Ross – earning 6 letters in … Continue reading
Three Benson students have qualified to compete at the SkillsUSA National Competition, one in Photography and a team of two students in Web Design. They’re busy raising the money necessary to make it to Louisville, Kentucky. Here’s where you come … Continue reading
The Oregonian recently ran a story covering the resurgence in Career Technical Education (CTE) among Oregon high schools. They featured two great Benson stories of alumni who have found success through the application of their CTE studies. Read more about … Continue reading
The cool kids are all about the data these days, right?! Here’s a breakdown of who we saw stop by the Alumni Room at Tech Show. Group – Thursday Attendance – Friday Attendance Parents/Students – 2 – 7 Teachers – … Continue reading
Senior Tihanne Mar-Shall was selected to represent Benson on the 2015 Rose Festival Court. She’s a senior who plans to study psychology in college, eventually becoming a lawyer or entrepreneur. Beth Nakumura, of The Oregonian, has a great write-up and … Continue reading