Alums that have passed recently

The Ultimate Bobcat, Chic Maldonado (1951-2017)

Chic was a Benson High School graduate from the Class of 1969. Recently Chic oversaw and helped coordinate the Benson High School 100 year Celebration in 2014. He was pivotal in organizing the Benson Bobcat Alumni Association (BBAA). This October, he helped coordinate the inaugural alumni association dinner and induction of four honorees at the BBAA dinner. Due to his illness, he could not attend. He was skyped in, however, for a special award presented to him as the “Ultimate Bobcat”.
Chic was BUSD board member for almost 30 years and was the current president. Chic worked continually for the young people of Benson. As his wife Betty Maldonado said, “He loved Benson…he always called it the center of the universe.” He will be missed, but remembered for his contributions to the community of Benson.

Also passed:
Betty Lou Durham Smith, Apr 8, 1939 – Sept 13, 2017
Steven Robert Rigney, Apr 26, 1972 – Jan 1, 2018
Frankie Ruiz
Phil Woodrow Beck (teacher), Jan 29, 1937 – Oct 1, 2017

PLEASE send any that we have missed to: Janet Hearn, [email protected]. Or Kiki Blom, c.blom@sbcglobal so we can add them.