Every skill opens another door…
Susan Nielsen, of the Oregonian, recently spent some time with several Benson seniors in an effort to understand the resurgence of CTE (Career Technical Education). Read on to learn what she found out.
Manufacturers Tour Benson High School
Representatives from the manufacturing industry toured Benson High School’s Career Technical Education Programs, specifically in the areas of Automotive, Construction, Electrical and Manufacturing On Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 2013. The 40 professionals that visited all agreed that skilled employees … Continue reading
Planning your next reunion
Are you interested/involved with planning your class’ upcoming reunion? We’re here to help. We have a growing database of contact information, as well as an active presence on Facebook (also here), Twitter and LinkedIn. Let us help you publicize your … Continue reading
KBPS to air live elections results
Tune in to AM 1450 tonight at 7:30pm for a live election results program hosted by KPBS grads. Too far away? No worries! You can stream KPBS live by visiting their home page.
In Memory of Corwin Hardham (’92)
News of Hardham’s death comes via Dan Canfield (’92) on LinkedIn and SFGate.com. You can read more at SFGate.com. Makani Power – Hardham’s latest endeavor, has a great photo and farewell message. Squid Labs – Hardham co-founded this company in … Continue reading
Benson wins $20K from the Oregon Community Foundation
What started as an after-school club has grown to become a hugely positive influence on Benson’s student population. Under the direction of Amy Barras, Benson’s HealthCorps program has broadened students’ health and physical education knowledge through efforts such as after-school … Continue reading
Seeking 1973 Benson H.S. newspaper
I am seeking a March.1973 Benson H.S. newspaper to look at.I will pay $600 if I find what I’m looking for. 503 921-0295 pager. E-mail address: fulltire [at] yahoo [dot] com
Class of 1982 – 30 year
The 30 year reunion will be October 20, 2012 – 7:00pm at The Oasis Room (at Wild Bill’s Casino) 13315 NE Airport Way suite 700, Portland, Oregon 97230. Come enjoy hot and cold hors d’ouevres, music, and good times with … Continue reading
KBPS on the rebound
Longtime KBPS Instructor, Kevin Flink, has returned to serve as the station’s Operations Manager. Kevin and Broadcast Instructor, Steve Naganuma, are joined by a host of KBPS Alumni in their efforts to reinvigorate the program. Among other things, there are … Continue reading
Benson students cash in on job skills
Read more about how Benson is partnering with the Portland Workforce Alliance to provide Benson students with valuable, on-the-job experience: Benson students cash in on job skills (via the Portland Tribune)