University City High School (UCHS) and La Jolla High School (LJHS) seniors graduate next week, celebrating the occasion with customary pomp and circumstance on the schools’ respective campuses. LJHS will graduate about 391 seniors Monday, June 15 at 2 p.m. on the school’s Gene Edwards field, behind the school on Fay Avenue, with La Jolla Madrigals choir singing during the commencement ceremonies.  UCHS fetes the 2009 graduating class of 394 Friday, June 12 beginning at 2 p.m. at the UCHS stadium, 6949 Genesee Ave.  “This year, there are 177 students graduating with academic distinction out of 394 seniors,” said UCHS registrar Gwen Shoemaker. Michael Price, UCHS principal, will deliver a speech to UC outgoing seniors with UCHS valedictorian Vanessa Serrano and salutatorian Snigdha Poddar. “Presentation of the class will be by our principal, Michal M. Price,” Shoemaker said. Student Darcey Elliott will start the LJHS ceremony, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. LJHS Principal Dana Shelburne will speak, along with San Diego Board of Education trustee John de Beck and President Shelia Jackson. Valedictorian Samuel Reineman and salutatorian Tomas Frymann will deliver commencement speeches. The school’s Viking concert band will then accompany the Madrigals choir. LJHS seniors will celebrate grad night at Disneyland. Anyone wishing to attend the UCHS commencement must present a ticket, Shoemaker said. For more information or ticket requests, call the school at (858) 457-3040. UCHS is located at 6949 Genesee Ave. LJHS is located at 750 Nautilus St. For more information, call (858) 454-3081.