Recognizing University High School Marine Biology students and their teachers Mr. David Knight and Ms. Cheyenne Sullivan was a pleasure for Councilmember Agran. Every class of students created marine-animal sculptures, including a narwhal, orca, and jellyfish, out of garbage that often pollutes the ocean. Their recycled ready-made sculptures embody a vision for Irvine: someday soon, we may reuse all we consume. 

Siara Gunwardhana, one of the University High School students, created a jellyfish structure out of PVC pipe, trash bags, and recyclable bottles. She told the Councilmember Agran team,

Councilmember Agran has always been a champion for recycling programs ever since he helped Irvine launch curbside recycling in 1990. He was enthusiastic about these students’ work, saying:

“Congratulations to the students on the creativity and passion they displayed in their projects. I appreciate their commitment to sustainability and science in Irvine.”

Thanks to the teachers of Irvine that guide our youngest residents to find their passions. Email Larry (larryagran@cityofirvine.org) if you have creative ways the community can stand up for the environment.