Benson Polytechnic High School Alumni Association

April 21, 2025
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Tech Show media coverage

Many thanks to the various media outlets who helped get the word out about Tech Show and Benson’s programs. Here’s a list of the coverage that is available online:

April 14, 2025
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Benson students add grantmaking to their resumes

Many thanks to OPB for highlighting the amazing work that Benson teacher Melissa Kennybrew and her students have been doing in conjunction with Schnitzer Cares. They’ve been studying the grantmaking process via a hands-on approach where they research, fundraise, and … Continue reading

April 15, 2024
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Benson wins OBOB State Championship

Congratulations to Olivia Barzoloski, Sarinem Kasanmoesdiran Mejias, From Carl Larson, Benson Tech Librarian via Benson weekly newsletter: Congratulations to Olivia Barzoloski, Sarinem Kasanmoesdiran Mejias, Zahra Faruqui, and Zayd Faruqui who became Benson’s Oregon Battle Of the Books State Champions this … Continue reading

November 19, 2012
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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.

November 6, 2012
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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.

October 8, 2012
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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

October 7, 2012
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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)