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 »
"We love Benson! Please keep Benson as it is!"
"I support this petition"
"Don't close down Benson or we won't have anyone to compete against in Science Bowl"
"I support this petition"
"This is nothing short of institutionalized segregation."
"My brother doesn't want to go to a school knowing he has to leave the next year. I want him to experience what i have experienced. I also want to finish my high school career at Benson."
"I am Benson Alumni C/O 2007, why close it? **** Portland!"
"Benson High School has catapulted mine and other friends of mine, knowledge for the health care field. Without attending Benson, i don't think I would've gotten as far in my career after college!"
"I support this petition"
"Class of 55 & and Benson gave me the boost to become successful in my vocation"
"Do No Close Benson HS"
"I support this petition"
"Class of '65"
"Benson Tech Grad-Class 68"
"Please rethink your reorganization plans. It makes no sense to diminish the high school with the highest graduation rate in PPS and coincidentally serves a diverse population. Why mess with success?"
"I support this petition"
"Benson is like a home to every student"
"ohsu, benson, and wsu grad"
"In 1971, Benson graduates' outstanding reputation at Caltech gave me the edge to get in, as it did for MIT and Renssalaer applicants. Restore, don't destroy, the pre-engineering track. Benson is so much more than a trade school."
"I support this petition"
"I support this petition"
"I support this petition"
"Benson Tech class of '08"
"Class of 1985 Sheetmetal Worker"
"Keep BENSON OPEN!"
