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Portland Public School District. 
We are located at Benson High School.

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2026 Rose Festival Princess Interviews

Grant - Briahna Michaud

Central Catholic - Nia Moore

Jefferson - Taliyah Pratt

Cleveland - Kaitlyn Alexander

Ida B. Wells - Sophie Lafrenz

Benson Polytechnic - Adora Tran

David Douglas - Lydia Yihdego

Parkrose - Ciara Rowden

Franklin - Jee Jee Chontso

Roosevelt - Jasmin Reyes-Contreras

Lincoln - Anika Rigby

Metro West (Westview) - Anisha Dhoot

Metro East (Sam Barlow) - Maddy Green

McDaniel - Avery Mullins

St. Mary's Academy - Olivia Baker

New Episode of "The Student Hour" out now! This episode from KBPS seniors is all about music! Featuring new album reviews and segments about favorite artists, songs, and albums.

TSH Student Hour Ep 87 "Music" KBPS Seniors 4-23-26

The Crane Wives

KBPS Junior Zahra interviews the band The Crane Wives ahead of their concerts in Portland on June 18th and 19th at the Wonder Ballroom. Read more on their website: https://thecranewives.com/

Thanks for coming to Tech Show!

Here's some of the fun in the KBPS TV Studio during Tech Show Day 2 Friday:

Day 1 - Thursday

Goodnight, Texas - Live interview & performances at KBPS

The band Goodnight, Texas is on tour supporting their new album Signals. Avi and Pat swing by KBPS studios before their concert at Wonder Ballroom and chat with broadcasting students at Benson High School. They do a fantastic live performance of their song "I Can't Stop Leaving Town" for the KBPS audience. Then we move outside the studios to a performance area and our music club teacher Mrs. G joins in during "Jesse Got Trapped In A Coal Mine." So many thanks to Goodnight, Texas for this unforgettable experience for our KBPS students!

00:42 - Live Interview
13:30 - Live performance "I Just Can't Stop Leaving Town"
18:04 - Live performance "Jesse Got Trapped In A Coal Mine"

Thank you Aminé!

Aminé's "Best Day Ever" Music Festival truly was, for some KBPS students! Some KBPS students met Aminé in person backstage at his concert at Edgefield.  Aminé and his team were able to welcome three current seniors and three recent graduates to meet him, do an interview with him for KBPS, and sign their shoes before performing at his music festival. The interview will be broadcast on KBPS soon, stay tuned for dates and times. We are so thankful and grateful to Aminé for all he is doing to uplift our students and community, including his latest work and partnerships with a local Multnomah County Libraries to increase literacy for students. Aminé is KBPS c/o 2012, and has became a huge music artist, recently launched the Benson Tech shoe collaboration with New Balance, and donated $25,000 to KBPS for student scholarships.

Listen to our backstage interview here:

Summer Sound 2025 

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