HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Competed for two years as a softball player while at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, Calif. ... An honor roll student who was a member o the National society of High School Scholars ... Has two years of rowing experience with the Marina Aquatic Center (MAC) ... Named the MVP of the MAC 2008 novice team ... Her Varsity 4 boat finished ninth at the Head of the Charles meet.
PERSONAL
Kayla jean McKenna was born Sept. 12, 1991, in Torrance, Calif. ... Daughter of Kathy and Mark McKenna ... Enjoys hiking, camping and surfing ... List favorite athlete as swimmer Michael Phelps ... A nursing major planning for a career as a pediatric nurse ... Favorite quote is 'To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.'