Bradford Era – by Fran De Lancey

Brice Benson, principal of the Smethport Area Junior-Senior High School, will become superintendent of the school district this summer when David London retires.

School board directors approved a five-year contract for Benson from July 10, 2021, through June 30, 2026.

Benson was appointed principal at the high school in December 2018. Prior to that, he served three years as principal of the Ridgway Area High School, which was recognized in 2018 as one of eight Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Schools. Read More