June 3rd, 2013
Benson Polytechnic High School
Parent Newsletter
Hi Everyone,
The end of the school is fast approaching. Seniors will finish this week with two exam days and their BBQ on Wednesday. In order to get graduation tickets, seniors need to pay all past due fees and turn in textbooks. Wednesday is the checkout day.
Graduation is Monday, June 10th at 5:30 at Memorial Coliseum.
I want to congratulate the class of 2013. They have been excellent leaders this year. Last week over two million dollars in scholarship money was awarded to seniors. We have many seniors continuing their education at two or four year universities, many continuing with apprenticeships and training programs, some will be serving in the military and some will transition directly into the work force. I am very proud of their accomplishments and have enjoyed getting to know them these past two years.
Have a good week,
Carol
Senior Schedule
Senior Exams June 3 and 4
Last Day June 4
Senior BBQ June 5
Graduation Practice (mandatory) Monday, June 10th @ Noon Memorial Coliseum
Graduation Monday, June 10th @ 5:30 Memorial Coliseum
Exam Schedule
June 12 June 13 June 14
8:15-9:45 Per 1 – Finals Per 2 – Finals Per 7 – Finals
9:50-11:20 Per 3 – Finals Per 4 – Finals Per 8 – Finals
12:10-1:40 Per 5 – Finals Per 6 – Finals Make-up
1:45-3:15 Make-up/Grade Make-up/Grade Grading
Celebrations
Congratulations to the class of 2013. Over two million dollars in scholarship money was awarded last week at the senior awards assembly. Each department also recognized students for their academic performance.
Congratulations to the freshmen class (class of 2016), Katie Meyer, Linda McLellan and Amy Barras. The class has lost 1233 pounds since school started, reduced their average body fat by 1.5% and reduced the average mile run time by nearly two minutes. They accomplished this by participating in the Fit to Live and Learn program designed by Katie, Linda and Amy. On Friday, May 24th, Benson was awarded the Oregon Wellness Award and the program received a check for $2500.
Congratulations to Dave Mylet and members of the yearbook class for completing the yearbook. Usually yearbooks are not available until the fall, but thanks to the hard work and effort of Mr. Mylet and his students, the yearbooks are being delivered now.
Congratulations to Tony Franciscone and construction students Jason Thomas (Senior) and Daniel Edgren (Junior). These students participated in building a scale model of the Sellwood Bridge Landslide Mitigation Project. They worked with a Geotech Engineer and an architect to design and build the model. They visited the site several times, observed the movement of the span to the temporary supports and were exposed to the engineering and design that went into this complex bridge project. On May 8th, they spoke to the management team of the project explaining what they learned and how they designed and built the scale model.
Tony Franciscone, Jason Thomas and Daniel Edgren at bridge site.
Congratulations to Leon McKenzie, the track coaching staff and the track athletes. Over Memorial weekend, several Benson athletes competed in the state track meet at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
****Congratulations to state champion Chaquinn Cook (sophomore) who won the triple jump with a jump of 36’9”.
2013 Benson State Track and Field Results
Boys 10 points
110 Meter Hurdles
4th Cameron Retherford(11) 15.23
300 Meter Hurdles
5th Cameron Retherford(11) 40.16
Long Jump
8th Cameron Retherford(11) 21’01”
Girls 20 points
4 X 100 Meter Relay
8th Jasmin McKenzie(11), Kinnah Rhodes(10), Katherine Darke(10), Chaquinn Cook(10)
50.52
100 Meter Hurdles
7th Chaquinn Cook(10) 17.00
Long Jump
3rd Jasmin McKenzie(11) 16’11”
Triple Jump
1st Chaquinn Cook 36’9” STATE CHAMPION
400 Meter
8th Katherine Darke
STATE CHAMPION: CHAQUINN COOK
CAMERON RETHERFORD
Thank you, Norse Lodge!
Thank you to David Champion and the Norse Lodge for their support. David is a member of the Benson PTSA and attends monthly meetings. He has been instrumental in helping create a partnership with the Kerns and Buckman Neighborhood Associations which has allowed us to participate in the clean-up day sponsored by those groups.
The Norse Hall has also made the following donations to Benson this year: $200 to Robotics Club, Skills USA and cheerleaders in April. This month they donated $250.00 each to the Robotics Club, Skills USA, cheerleaders and Chef’s Club.
The Norse Hall sponsors a parade each year to celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day. This year Skills USA, Robotics Club and the Benson Alumni Band participated in the parade and celebration. The parade included two live bands, two Viking ships, six schools, a police escort, banners, fjord horses and 350-400 people. Next year the parade will be on Saturday, May 17, 2014, which will be the bicentennial celebration of Norway’s constitution. The Benson community is invited to participate.
Benson Alumni Association Picnic
Join us at the Benson Community Picnic on Saturday, August 17th from noon-4 p.m. at Blue Lake Park. Free hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Bring a side dish or dessert. There is a $5 per car entry fee charged by the park.
http://www.bensontechalumni.org/
Twitter @bphsaa
PTSA News
Go to http://bensonptsa.org/ to order your Season 2013 Spirit Scarfs and Seat Cushions – order on line or get them at the games!
You will also find the PTSA meetings information, minutes, agenda and general good news about Benson.
Next PTSA meeting is June 18th. More information to come.
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