Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

Class of 1994 – 20 year

Saturday, July 19th – Private party at Rock Bottom Brewery, Downtown Portland Spouses & Partners are welcome. Ticket prices are $50/person Includes 2 hours of complimentary beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages along with dinner. Classmates will gather around 9:00 pm for a … Continue reading

The unique math of Benson’s Tech Geometry

The Oregonian’s Steve Duin filed an article about the Tech Geometry program created by two Benson teachers, Amy Slaughter and Tim Hryciw.  Much has been written about this success of this program, but now there is doubt as to its … Continue reading

Benson crowns its 2014 Rose Festival Princess

Jasmin McKenzie was selected as Benson’s 2014 Rose Festival Princess.  She is a four sport athlete who is interested in pursuing psychology.  You can read The Oregonian’s article, complete with a video interview of Ms. McKenzie here. Benson had a … Continue reading

Benson robotics team headed to Super Regional competition

Benson Robotics Team #267 has advanced the the super regional competition, to be held in Sacramento, CA March 20-22, 2014.  They need to raise $4,000 to cover entrance fees and travel expenses.  You can help them get there by donating … Continue reading

Benson Athletics in peril

Its important to note that Benson’s low enrollment is artificially created by PPS. Recent years have seen the wait list for freshmen wanting to attend Benson reach over 200 students. ** Updated 3/7/2014 ** Both The Oregonian and KOIN news … Continue reading

Innovative geometry class featured on KGW

Benson’s math and construction departments came together to create a new type of geometry class that is really taking off. KGW recently filed a story on class, which you can watch below. You can learn more about the program by … Continue reading

March to save Benson Athletics

Its important to note that Benson’s low enrollment is artificially created by PPS. Recent years have seen the wait list for freshmen wanting to attend Benson reach over 200 students. Here’s a round up of news coverage of the march … Continue reading

Oregon State Robotics Championship at Benson High School, March 2

The FIRST Tech Challenge Oregon State Championship Tournament will be held at Benson High School on March 2, 2014.  Team judging and inspection will be held at Benson on March 1. ( See http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc ) Press Release for the event This … Continue reading

2013 Scholarship Drive

Thank you so much, to the following people, for supporting the Benson Alumni Scholarship Fund.  Your generous donations will have a significant impact on several Benson graduates, this fall. Paul Benninghoff John DeLacy Rob Johns Rachael Kurynny Donald LaBarre Arthur … Continue reading

Follow-up: Benson’s 5-year plan

Benson’s Site Council recently finalized their 5-year plan, which was previewed at a PPS School Board meeting last spring. Benson Polytechnic High School’s 5-Year Plan The plan outlines goals for three main focal points:  Instruction, Community Building and Development.  Each … Continue reading