Omaha Benson High School

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Omaha Benson High School, or Benson High, is located at 5120 Maple Street in Omaha, Nebraska, in the heart of the historic Benson, Nebraska community. The school was founded in 1904, Benson High is one of the oldest high schools in the state. Its enrollment is approximately 1,500 students. The current principal of Omaha Benson High School is Lisa Dale. The school mascot is the Bunny.

A full renovation of the school was completed in the mid-1990's. Additions included a new science classroom wing, a state-of-the-art auditorium for the performing arts, a gymnasium, a spectacular student commons area and an all-weather track and football field with artificial turf. The football field and track were redone once again during the 2006 summer.

Famous alumni include actors Nick Nolte, Randy Pflug, Aaron Fili and Erich Hover, authors Terry Goodkind and Robert Reed, 1939 Heisman Trophy winner Nile Kinnick, TV news anchorman Floyd Kalber, Football Player Kenton Keith and former Omaha Mayor Hal Daub.

Benson is currently participating in NASA's Student Launch Initiative program.