Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

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PIL Hall of Fame to honor Benson grad posthumously

October 16th, 2015

In reading the Portland Tribune’s excellent breakdown of the PIL Hall of Fame’s 2015 inductees, we noticed that Benson alum Elwood Cooke (Class of 1932) will be included.  Cooke, who died in 2004, won the Wimbledon doubles championship in 1939 … Continue reading

Progress is final score

October 29th, 2015

The Portland Tribune has a great article chronicling Benson Football’s season.  Not only does it detail the hard work that Coach Sly-Clay is doing, but it reveals that several students athletes have stepped up to lead by example.  #TechPride

Benson Football to return to varsity level

December 14th, 2015

The Portland Tribune reports that a district committee is recommending that Benson’s football team be allowed to compete as a “varsity independent” for the next two seasons.  The goal is to rejoin the PIL, which competes at the 6A level, … Continue reading

Benson girls basketball rising…

January 14th, 2016

Benson girls basketball is on the rise. Check out The Oregonian’s article about how Coach Eric Knox and young core of standout players are putting Benson girls basketball back on the map.