One member of Taylorsville’s Youth Council graduated from Taylorsville High School this year and was formally recognized by the City Council and Mayor Kristie Overson at a recent City Council meeting. Read details below about that Youth Council member and his incredible contributions, and watch a compilation video that the 2024-25 Youth Council put together showing what they did over the past year:

Tristan Nguyen — As a student at Taylorsville High, Tristan maintained a 3.99 GPA and has taken countless AP and Concurrent Enrollment classes. He also has not missed a day of school.

He has been involved with many school clubs such as MESA (Math Engineering Science Achievement), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and Key Club. He also participated in the school’s orchestra during his freshman, sophomore and junior years.

In FBLA as a junior, Tristan received first place for computer applications and second in spreadsheet applications at the regional competition. Tristan has swum competitively for nine years, and is also on the track and field team, where he throws javelin.

While on the swim team, Tristan helped his relay team qualify for the state championship meet. His relay team also took second place at the region swim meet this year. He has lettered in swimming and was an academic all-regions athlete all four years.

Tristan also has received areas of distinction in Business, Math, Citizenship, Science, Academics and CTE (Career and technical Education), earning him the school’s Diploma of Merit.

In the community, he received the Vietnamese-American Outstanding Academic Achievement Award given by the Vietnamese Community of Utah. He has worked for three summers as a lifeguard at the Taylorsville Recreation Center.

Tristan has served on the Youth Council for two years. After graduation, he plans to attend the University of Utah, majoring in Information Systems.

Each year, the Taylorsville Youth Council spends countless hours in service to the Taylorsville community. They also have plenty of fun together, both learning leadership and forming friendships.