The Northeast Portland Public School brought out a big crowd for the Saturday morning ceremony.
PORTLAND, Ore. — On Saturday, Benson Polytechnic High School in Northeast Portland officially celebrated its new state-of-the-art facility, while also recognizing its rich history that spans over a hundred years.
During the ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the campus, the event celebrated the legacy, major school spirit and proud alumni that all contributed to the fabric of the career and technical education (CTE) high school.
James Robb, a graduate from the class of 1950, expressed his amazement at the modernized campus, reflecting fondly on his education.
“I learned how to be a leader here, how to get along with people and to work together,” Robb said. “This is a wonderful school; it’s done everything for me that I would ever want it.”
This sense of fulfillment is shared by the seniors currently attending the high school.
“So many people still have so much Tech …