Max Smith and Taryn Snyder get set to head to the field to get their diplomas at La Jolla High School’s 2021 graduation ceremony. (Nicola Bugelli)
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La Jolla High School graduating seniors enter Petco Park in downtown San Diego for their commencement ceremony June 11. (Nicola Bugelli)
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Marjorie “Jorie” MacDonald, one of La Jolla High School’s five 2021 valedictorians, enters the graduation ceremony June 11 at Petco Park. (Nicola Bugelli)
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La Jolla High School graduating seniors file to their seats at Petco Park for their June 11 commencement. (Nicola Bugelli)
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Colgan Black joins fellow graduates at La Jolla High School’s commencement ceremony. (Nicola Bugelli)
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Graduate Aaliyah Thompson sings at La Jolla High School’s commencement ceremony June 11. (Nicola Bugelli)
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Alex West smiles as he graduates from La Jolla High School on June 11. (Nicola Bugelli)
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Ella Eslamian gets ready to graduate at La Jolla High School’s June 11 commencement at Petco Park. (Nicola Bugelli)
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La Jolla High graduates line up to receive their diplomas June 11 at San Diego’s Petco Park. (Nicola Bugelli)
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Class President Chloe Redfern makes closing remarks at La Jolla High School’s graduation ceremony. (Nicola Bugelli)
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La Jolla High School graduates celebrate with the traditional cap throwing June 11 at Petco Park. (Nicola Bugelli)
For the 10 graduates of La Jolla’s high schools recognized this year for their grade point averages, achieving top marks wasn’t about competition or drive.