Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

2013 Benson Spring Cleanup

Spring is here and its time to dig Benson’s grounds out of their winter slumber.  Join us on Saturday, April 20th at 8:30am for coffee, doughnuts and a good time with the Benson Community.  Afterwards, enjoy a free, celebratory lunch … Continue reading

In Memory of Lee Larson

Online Obituary Lee Larson, 94, passed away on April 3, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. He was born on January 30, 1919, in Seattle, Washington. He was raised there and attended the University of Washington, graduating with a Bachelor of Science … Continue reading

Portland Public Schools should raise cap on Benson High enrollment: Agenda 2013

The Oregonian’s Editorial Board is the latest to join the growing refrain, calling for Benson’s enrollment cap to be re-examined.  You can read the full article here: Portland Public Schools should raise cap on Benson High enrollment: Agenda 2013  

Benson Polytechnic: Limited By District, Desired By Students, Employers

OPB’s Rob Manning has filed a report which further examines the enrollment cap placed on Benson by PPS.  You can read the report here or listen to it below:

A letter from Dale Jensen ’45

The following letter was sent to Principal Campbell from Dale Jensen ’45 earlier this year. He gave us permission to republish it here: —————————————————————- To: Principal, Benson Polytechnic High School From: Dale Jensen Subject: Benson Alumni Success Dear Principal, I … Continue reading

BPHSAA Chairman speaks out against enrollment caps

BPHSAA Chairman, Rob Johns ’77, recently toured Benson with OPB Radio’s Rob Manning and Principal Carol Campbell to see the effects that the 2-year old enrollment cap have had on Benson’s programs.  You can listen to Rob Manning’s report here: … Continue reading

Celebrate 90 years of KBPS

When: Saturday, March 23rd from 5-7pm Where: KBPS Building (map) More details to come. If you interested in helping to plan the event, contact Kevin Flink

Benson Freshmen lose 868 pounds

More great news about the positive difference Benson’s increased focus on health and wellness is making in the lives of its students.  KGW News recently filed this report:

Tech Show featured on KGW-TV with Drew Carney

Watch this great segment where Drew Carney previewed this year’s Tech Show by assisting in the foundry.

Class of 1983 – 30 year

The class of ’83 has a great Facebook group setup that is in the process of organizing the upcoming reunion.  You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bensonclassof83/?ref=ts&fref=ts If you don’t use Facebook, you can email your contact information to John Olson … Continue reading