After serving the Benson community for 60 years, the mall is permanently closing on August 8th.
Student leaders love for Outdoor School runs deeper than just teaching, their love comes from something more personal. The student leaders of Benson share where their passion comes from and the reasons they continue to return.
Rick Kinoshita, a Benson Alum and current KBPS operations manager, recounts his experiences with racism in the radio industry, being forced to go by the white-sounding name Rick Taylor in the 80s. He’s learning to embrace his identity as a Japanese American after returning to KBPS.
What are the highlights of the alums' high-school careers, and what can current students expect from life after Benson?
The Astro has some advice on how to deal with not feeling like you're good enough.
As Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget cut next year, the pressure falls on Principal Wilson to decide what stays, what goes, and how to minimize the impact on Benson Tech.
