L.R. BEBENSEE
Bebensee Elementary School was named after L. R. "Ben" Bebensee. His high school math teacher and basketball coach inspired his career in education. "He was instrumental in my getting into education," Bebensee said. "I want to be like him. I didn't have a father, so I just clamped onto him." Bebensee graduated from SMU with a B.S. in Physical Education and an M.Ed. in Education Administration.
Mr. Bebensee retired in 1985 after spending his entire 36-year education career in the Arlington ISD. His career included 13 years as principal of Ousley Junior High and 17 years as the principal of Bailey Junior High.
Bebensee Elementary opened in 1988.