15 Riverside Unified Seniors Honored at Riverside County Student Academic Awards

Riverside Unified School District proudly celebrates 15 outstanding Class of 2026 seniors who were recognized at the 20th Annual Riverside County Student Academic Awards, honoring high-achieving students from across the region.

Among them, Ramona High School’s Emanuel Garcia was named one of just 18 students countywide to receive the prestigious Riverside County Exceptional Graduate Award, earning a $1,000 scholarship for his academic excellence and achievements.

RUSD’s 2026 Student Academic Award honorees represent six high schools across the District:

• Arlington High School:
  • Basem Benyamin, Helen Yasey

• John W. North High School:
  • Caitlyn Cohen, David Santiago

• Martin Luther King High School:
  • Ubaid Awan, Marc Gonzalez, Kaden Ren

• Ramona High School:
  • Emanuel Garcia, Elsa Mendoza, Ashley Rodriguez Maldonado

• Riverside Polytechnic High School:
  • Anna Beran, Caleb Vera, Finn Vierra-Redden

• Riverside STEM Academy:
  • Zoe Martinez

• Riverside Virtual School:
  • Juan Rivera