Statement of Support for Benson High School
We believe that Benson High School has been a major contributor to the City of Portland and its economy, with an exceptional record of closing the achievement gap in the Portland Public School System.... continue reading »
"I believe in my childrens future! Benson is the stepping stone to their future!"
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"Save Benson Please!"
"Keep Beson a 4 year program so I can attend; Oh yeah I think my dad's voting against you this year."
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"Without Benson I wouldn't have found my life's passion: Helping people with computers"
"Converting Benson to a 2 year school would be a waste of this special school and all it has to offer. There are so many other high schools in the district that do not offer this unique experience."
"1992 graduate and proud to be a Benson alumni it would be a disservice to change Benson to a 2 year school. Many of the achievements in my life were built on a foundation that started at Benson HS. Please leave as a 4 year program."
"Class of 1975. Keep Benson 4yr!"
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"Class of 1977 Richard Martin (spouse) Class of 1978"
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"Benson is your model high school! dont kill it!"
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"Let's keep our 90+ year history going strong."
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"Class of 1950"
"Don't let our paid officials treat us like idiots, they work for us. The Benson Trust funds where misused and now they want to ruin the educational experience by reducing it to a quick trade school. Stop the insanity, ask them to give the monies back and "
"Zane Kelley's grandfather"
"Don't try and change something that isn't broken! Class of 2005"
"Benson provides a breadth unavailable in other schools. It's proven itself to be a great place - don't ruin a good thing by tinkering - an unintended consequence may be very harmful to Benson."
"I am a 1968 graduate of Benson Polytechnic High School"
