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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Oregonian ran a nice story with a few pictures from Benson’s graduation on June 9th. Graduation 2014: Benson Polytechnic High School celebrates diversity (w/photos) As an added bonus, Principal Wilson was live tweeting the entire event! Principal Wilson hanging … Continue reading