February BOD meeting rescheduled
Our February Board of Directors meeting will take place on Monday, February 2nd, 2015 at 5:30pm. The meeting will take place in the Benson Library classroom.
Tech Show 2016
Dates: February 11th & 12th, 2016 Time: 6-9pm Cost: Free! Stop by the “Alumni Room” (aka the Old Gym) to flip through yearbooks and catch up with old friends while enjoying free refreshments. We also hope to have live demonstrations … Continue reading
January BOD meeting postponed
Next Board of Directors meeting: Monday 1/19 @ 5:30pm Mackenzie Architects 1515 SE Water, #100 (January’s meeting will be held at an alternate location, as Benson is closed)
KGW Great Toy Drive
Benson’s Tech Algebra class recently learned about giving back to the community in a very unique way. Read all about it and watch a video of the donation event over at the PPS website: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/news/10227.htm
Tech Algebra
You may remember hearing about the successful Tech Geometry class. Building on that success, a “Tech Algebra” class has been created that teaches students algebra through the integration of real-world scenarios. Part of the coursework entails operating a business where … Continue reading
Next BOD meeting moved to 11/17
Apologies for the late notice, but our 11/10 Board of Directors meeting has been moved to 11/17 at 5:30pm in the Library classroom. The school will be closed on 11/10.
Foundry item found
We were recently contacted by a company that is under contract to reconstruct the entrance and viewing area at Wahkeena Falls, in the Gorge. There was an existing stone wall that they were tasked with demolishing, which included a bronze … Continue reading
Benson HS in line for renovation
Benson, Lincoln and Madison high schools have been identified as the next three schools to be rebuilt or renovated, should PPS’ bond measure be renewed in 2016. Pending acceptance of the committee’s recommendations by the school board, design work on … Continue reading
Class of 2005 – 10 year
If you know more about what the Class of ’05 will be doing for their 10th reunion, please share with us so that we can help spread the word. Contact us at info [at] bensontechalumni [dot] org.
Class of 1995 – 20 year
The Class of ’95 will be holding their 20th reunion on August 22nd at Uptown Billiards. Tickets can be ordered here: http://www.payitsquare.com/collect-page/68616 You can learn more the festivities over at their Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1387398751577925/