Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

2023 BPHSAA Annual Meeting

Our annual meeting is scheduled for 6:15pm on Monday, November 13th. This will be a hybrid meeting with online and in-person attendance options: We currently have 2 open seats on our Board of Directors (positions 11 & 14).  If you … Continue reading

Space Needle engineer reflects on project 60 years later

Gary Curtis (Class of 1955) was recently interviewed by King 5 news about his memories of working as a young engineer on the Space Needle. He shared stories while reviewing some of the old blueprints he still has in his … Continue reading

2023 PIL Hall of Fame

Via Principal Wilson: Congratulations to the PIL Hall of Fame Inductees from Benson Tech for the Class of 2023. Kudos to Matt Asay (Football, Basketball & Baseball), Jason Franklin (Basketball), Paul Green Jr. (Cross Country, Basketball and Track & Field), … Continue reading

Class of 1978 – 45 year reunion

**Updated 8/18/2023** WHEN: Saturday, September 9, 2023 WHAT: Saturday evening adults-only dinner and social, 6-11pm WHERE: McMenamin’s Kennedy School Gym (5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211) TICKETS: $60 per person, which includes dinner. Payment for tickets can be made … Continue reading

Benson renovation update

Take a look at this walk-through video that the Daily Journal of Commerce recently released. It features lots fun facts, historical notes and technical details of the renovation taking place on the Benson campus.

2023 Benson Community Picnic

When: Saturday, August 12th from noon – 3:00pmWhere: Benson at Marshall Campus (3905 SE 91st Ave.) Please join us for an afternoon of family-friendly food and fun! We’ll be offering our famous “Jeff’s Big Dawg” meal for $5 which includes … Continue reading

Class of 1959 – 64 year reunion

Where: Windindale FarmsAddress: 20005 NW Goodrich Road, Yamhill, OR 97148 Date: September 9, 2023Time: 1pm to 6pmCost: Free Program: Bring your favorite lawn chair. Sit, Stand, Talk, Enjoy. Drinksand a charcuterie board will be provided by hosts Cecile Doyle (Jim’s … Continue reading

Class of 1985 – 38 year reunion

** Updated 6/9/2023 ** When: Saturday, August 26th from 2-5pmWhere: Kenton Station (8303 N. Denver Ave. 97217) See this Facebook Reel for details.

Summer 2023 meeting updates

Our previously scheduled June 2023 meeting has been cancelled. Our August 2023 meeting will be held a week earlier (8/7) to allow for sufficient coordination prior to the Benson Community Picnic to be held the following weekend (8/12, noon-4pm). Both … Continue reading

Three students head to State Track & Field Competition

Congratulations to the following Benson students who have qualified for the OSAA Track & Field State Championships, which will take place May 26th and 27th at Hayward Field in Eugene.