2021 BPHSAA Annual Meeting
When: Monday, November 8th at 5:30pm PTWhere: Virtual Meeting (conference line available – contact info [at] bensontechalumni [dot] org for details) Agenda and details will be provided here as they become available.
Two Benson students among scholarship recipients
Benson students Vivian Pham and Keziah Hollands we among this year’s recipients of the Albina Rotary Club’s Neil Kelly Scholarships. These scholarships honor the memory of Neil Kelly, who was a founding member of the local club. Pham and Hollands … Continue reading
Class of 1961 – 60 year reunion
Benson class of 1961 60th Reunion (delayed until 2022 because of COVID) Date: Friday June 17, 2022Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Open House format – You don’t have to arrive at 8AMLocation: McMenamins Kennedy School GymnasiumAddress: 5736 NE 33rd … Continue reading
2021 Scholarship Recipients
Three alumni-funded scholarships totaling over $5,000 were awarded at Benson Tech’s date “virtual” award assembly, with one-year scholarships funded by the Benson Tech Alumni Scholarship Fund awarded to three seniors: Miguel Morgan, an electric major, plans on attending Portland Community … Continue reading
Class of 1992 – 30 year reunion
When: Friday, August 5th and Saturday August 6th, 2022 What: Friday evening adults-only gathering, 6pmWhere: McMenamins Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale 97060) What: Saturday afternoon all-ages BBQ, 2pmWhere: Blue Lake Park (1224 NE Blue Lake Rd, Fairview 97024) Tickets … Continue reading
Class of 1956 – 65 year reunion
** Updated 6/4/2021 ** What: Our annual picnic gathering When: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Where: The Oaks Park, Area 9. We welcome all Benson community inquiries: cpheil [at] msn [dot] com View our prior years’ postings at benson56.com.
Volunteers Needed!: Near-Peer Mentors for Benson Tech Building Construction Students
Building construction instructors Luke Hotchkiss (BPHS c/o 2000) and Dave Ketah are seeking up to a dozen ‘near-peer mentors’ to work with next year’s juniors and seniors. Ideal candidates are in their 20s or 30s actively employed in the construction … Continue reading
Benson reopens for in-person classes
Three-by-three, students were able to return to Benson for one last quarter in the historic building. In order to support current distancing requirements, students have been split into two groups, each having access to classrooms and shops in the afternoon … Continue reading
Benson crowns its 2021 Rose Festival princess
Senior Sophia Chin was announced as this year’s Rose Festival princess from Benson Polytechnic High School. Her resume includes being president of their National Honor Society chapter, as well as the captain of the cross country team. She is a … Continue reading
Building on History
Fred Leeson, publisher of the architectural history blog, “Building on History” has a great article examining the history of the Benson building and how the renovation will honor the building’s history.