15 Riverside Unified Students Named Among Riverside’s 25 Most Remarkable Teens for 2026

Fifteen Riverside Unified students have been recognized among the City of Riverside’s 25 Most Remarkable Teens for 2026, earning recognition for their achievements, leadership, and positive impact on their schools and community.

Presented annually by the Riverside Youth Council in partnership with the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department, the “Most Remarkable Teens” program honors students in grades 8-12 for excellence in academics, athletics, arts and culture, leadership, community involvement, courage to overcome challenges, acts of valor, and other outstanding accomplishments.

The students were formally recognized during a special ceremony at the Riverside City Council meeting on May 12. Riverside Unified’s 2026 honorees include:

Abraham Lincoln High School
Herik Ortega

Arlington High School
Aryssa Singh
Ana Simon Hanna

Martin Luther King High School
Logan Tan
Jazleen Kaur
Kyra Zhang

John W. North High School
Nathaniel Suarez

Ramona High School
Eva Ramos Rivera
Ashley Rodriguez Maldonado

Riverside Polytechnic High School
Arturo VI Alba
Rachel Haynes
Simon Thrush
Savannah Bustamante
Erynn Mary-Louise Butts

Riverside Virtual School
Kristilynn Tugado

Established in 2004, the Riverside Youth Council was created to provide a platform for youth expression, leadership development, and civic engagement. The annual recognition highlights students who are making meaningful contributions both inside and outside the classroom. View the City of Riverside’s press release here.