Costa Mesa High School senior Han Nguyen, a member of the school’s Solar Cup team, constructs a motor cover Tuesday. The team is preparing for this year’s Solar Cup boat competition May 17-19.
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Costa Mesa High School Solar Cup team advisors, from right, Karen Upthegrove, Cristen Rasmussen and Racine Cross work with senior Rachael Kricorian on a banner to thank sponsors.
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The boat in the foreground won Costa Mesa High School first place in the rookie division of the Solar Cup in 2018.
(Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)
The Costa Mesa High School Solar Cup team took first place in the rookie division of the competition in 2018 and placed fourth out of 38 teams overall.
(Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)