Navy Graduate

Kayla Whalen, a graduate of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School class of 2004, graduated from the United States Navy basic training program and became a US Sailor on March 16. During basic training Ms. Whalen was twice promoted and earned an E-3 rating, the highest rating one can receive during the eight vigorous weeks. She also worked as the Master at Arms and earned a Sharpshooter in the 9mm and shotgun.

Ms. Whalen moved to Martha’s Vineyard in 1993 and attended the Edgartown School and regional high school. After high school, Ms. Whalen moved to Austin, Tex. Currently, Ms. Whalen is attending “A” school in Great Lakes Ill. for her Damage Control Navy rating; she will then move on to a destroyer fleet protecting US waters.