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Photo Gallery: Costa Mesa High School Solar Cup team

Costa Mesa High School juniors Cameron Kutz, left, and Matt Ruiz, members of the school's Solar Cup team, line up a solar panel for their boat. The Solar Cup is a three-day competition this month where students will test the endurance and speed of self-made solar-powered boats.

Costa Mesa High School juniors Cameron Kutz, left, and Matt Ruiz, members of the school’s Solar Cup team, line up a solar panel for their boat. The Solar Cup is a three-day competition this month where students will test the endurance and speed of self-made solar-powered boats.

  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

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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.

  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

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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.

  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

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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)

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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)

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