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Futures High students recognized on Assembly floor after hydrogen car victory

California State Assembly · June 1, 2026
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Summary

The Assembly recognized the Futures High School hydrogen car Grand Prix team from Gateway Community Charters for winning the California qualifier and earning a trip to international competition; Assemblymember Krell introduced students Daniel Zavalenko, Michael Yurkeef, Avenir Karpuk and Kelly Kessler.

The California State Assembly on May 7 recognized the Futures High School hydrogen car Grand Prix team after the students won the California qualifying event and earned the opportunity to compete internationally in Switzerland. Assemblymember Krell introduced the group and named students Daniel Zavalenko, Michael Yurkeef, Avenir Karpuk and Kelly Kessler, asking colleagues to welcome them to the floor and praising their engineering accomplishments.

Krell said the team represents Gateway Community Charters and described the students' success at the Hydrogen Grand Prix Pro California qualifier as "a really big deal," noting she had seen the cars firsthand at a recent fair. The recognition was presented during the guest‑introduction portion of the floor session; the clerk welcomed the students to the California Assembly.

The Assembly's floor recognition was ceremonial: members applauded the students and the presiding officer extended a formal welcome to the Capitol. No legislative action tied to the students' project was recorded in the transcript provided.