Class of 1975 – 40 year
If you know more about what the Class of ’75 will be doing for their 40th reunion, please share with us so that we can help spread the word. Contact us at info [at] bensontechalumni [dot] org.
Class of 1965 – 50 year
While no formal effort is yet underway (that we know of), we have been contacted by Charles Glanzman about wanting to be kept up-to-date. If you know more about what the Class of ’65 will be doing for their 50th … Continue reading
Tech Football playing in Seattle on 9/6
Come out and support the Techmen as they travel to Roosevelt High School of Seattle, for their first game of the season. When: Saturday, September 6th at 7pm Where: Memorial Stadium – 401 5th Avenue N Seattle,WA 98109 (map) Can … Continue reading
Support Varsity Girls Soccer!
The varsity girls soccer team is hosting their 4th annual Bowl for a Goal fundraiser at Grand Central Bowl on Wednesday, August 20th from 5-7pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Each ticket entitles you to … Continue reading
Project Community Care Day 2014
Supporters of Benson Tech On Saturday August 23rd from 9am-12pm Benson will be participating in the District’s Annual clean-up of the outside of the school in preparation of the first day of school on Tuesday Sept. 2nd. This annual PPS … Continue reading
Dental program expansion opportunities
JaNae Jamison, Dental Instructor at Benson Tech (as well as a Benson Tech grad herself) is working with a committee of people who have the goal of starting a dental clinic at Benson Tech. This clinic will provide entry level … Continue reading
Remembering Principal John Vingelen
The following is taken from a message forwarded to us from the PPS Communications Office: John Vingelen, former Benson principal, died Thursday, July 24. John worked at Benson High School for 33 years beginning at age 25 and serving first … Continue reading
Benson’s most recent graduate
Sometimes the best stories come out of nowhere. It was the last day of PPS’ school year. Benson had just graduated its seniors a few days prior. We received an email from Vice Principal Carbone asking how the alumni association … Continue reading
Benson receives Kaiser grant to pursue student health center.
Back in May, The Oregonian highlighted a push by Benson Counselor Amy Henry to bring a student health center to the school. In relation to that effort, Kaiser Permanente has awarded Benson a $40,000 grant to pursue the planning of … Continue reading
2014 Benson Community Picnic
Saturday, August 16th, 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