The following Midshipmen are members of the Campus Activities Board and serve as Leadership Consultants:

Midshipman Benjamin Starr, 3/C

Ben is a Deck Logistics Major from Phoenix, Arizona. He is also involved in the O’Gara Society, an Honor Society that recognizes members of the Kings Point Community with strong academic records and which emphasizes on continual education. Ben has also recently completed an EMT course and will be a member of the USMMA EMS Squad as he begins his 3/C year.

Ben’s desire to serve on the Campus Activities Board stemmed from a desire to create an independent, midshipman-run organization that is dedicated to serving the Midshipman of the Kings Point Community as a whole.

Midshipman Charles McCary, 3/C

Charles McCary is a Marine Transportation major from Medina, Ohio. He is the Campus Activities Board secretary and participates on the USMMA Crew team. Certified as a Contrarian, he specializes in specifically futile endeavors; he has studied Latin, the pandeiro (a Brazilian hand drum), and spends his time reading the classic literature that he weaseled out of reading in high school.

In his first year at Kings Point, Charles has gone from “Charlie” to “McCary” to “Charles” and back to “Charlie,” become and EMT, and joined the new Campus Activities board.  In his role as the secretary, he will be the one to take student ideas to the appropriate boards so that they may one day become realities.

Midshipman Garrett Von Seggern, 3/C

Garrett is a Marine Engineering Systems major hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Garrett was an Army brat, moving from Atlanta to Augusta, GA, then to Belgium, Kent Island (Maryland), Germany, and Houston, TX before coming to the USMMA. Garrett had a best friend who stayed with him through all of his moves: a sister who just graduated from the US Air Force Academy as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force (he’s super proud of her). In addition to being on the board, Garrett is a member of the USMMA Water Polo Club Team, working to be a backup goalie. He is the Vice President of the growing USMMA Science Club as well and is a member of the newly-reformed O’Gara Academic Honor Society.

Garrett used to play alto and tenor Saxophone but regrettably, hasn’t picked up either one since eighth grade. He is also a certified junior open-water diver who really wants to take a refresher course and get more diving experience sometime in the next few years. Garrett is a Steam gamer with favorite games including Kerbal Space Program, Robocraft, and Space Engineers. He also likes to go outside once in a while for a good game of ultimate Frisbee. Garrett ran the 1600 and 800-meter races on his high school track team and loves doing interval training on the track after sunset.

"I want to be on CAB to do exactly what's in the mission statement: I want to be a part of promoting more pride in the academy, while increasing morale for people who can't afford to or just don't want to go off campus all the time, and getting people to actually enjoy at least some of the things they learn during their 4 years here."

Midshipman Devon Klingman, 3/C

Devon is a Marine Transportation Logistics & Security major from Manitou Springs, CO. She is currently serving as the Class of 2019-A President and participates in many clubs across campus such as KP Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and KP Cruisers. Devon is also one of the very proud founding members of The Vibe Tribe, a new club on campus that offers weekly yoga, dance lessons, cultural immersion, musical events, and seeks to develop healthy habits in midshipmen.

She enjoys the outdoors, reading non-fiction books, and spreading positive energy. She is a master navigator of Manhattan and lover of puns. Devon is grateful for the opportunity to coordinate and share fun, exciting events that will make Kings Point a bright and welcoming place to live and go to school.

Midshipman William Kelley 3/C

Will is a Marine Transportation Logistics & Security major from Kewanee, IL. He is currently serving as the President of the USMMA Acta Non Verba Club and an avid volunteer at the American Merchant Marine Museum on campus. He enjoys reading, biking, and all things Lego. In his free time, if not exploring one of New York City’s parks or historical landmarks, you can find him emerged in the study of the city’s diverse and beautiful architecture. Will is proud to have this opportunity to unite Kings Point on the common ground of service to others. Acta Non Verba!

Midshipman Brian Rainwater, 3/C

Brian Rainwater is a Maritime Logistics and Security major from Lawrenceville, GA. He is an Eagle Scout who loves the outdoors and camping. In addition to being on the Regimental Color Guard, he enjoys researching the history of NYC and finding interesting historical sites and museums in the New York area.

He is truly a refined gentleman, as he loves classical music, coffee and pipe smoking, a great book, and a newspaper every now and then. He plans to commission active duty in the Navy as either a Surface Warfare Officer or submariner. As a 4th classman, he took on the role of the Culture and History Chairman for the Campus Activities Board’s inaugural year, and is excited to bring classy opportunities to the Regiment of Midshipmen.

Midshipman Doug Berdel, 2/C

Doug is a Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management major from Wantagh, New York.  He sails on the offshore sailing team and dove for the USMMA swim and dive team and is a member of the Kings Point Society.  Doug is also an EMT on campus and at Vigilant Fire Company, the local fire department. Doug enjoys outdoor activities and developing new skills.  While he enjoys be active and challenging himself, he also enjoys laying out on the beach with some chill music and a good book.

Doug's interest in being a member of the Campus Activities Board stems from his desire to instill more pride and boost general morale on campus.  As the Special Events Department Head, he looks forward to planning great events for the Regiment in the Campus Activities Board’s inaugural year.

Midshipman Johnnie Jimenez, 3/C

Representing the West Coast out of Pasadena, California is M/N Johnnie Jimenez. Being the offspring of Raul and Joanna Jimenez, the youngest of five, and latest of three siblings to attend Kings Point (Michael ’10, Jennifer ’16), Johnnie felt the pressure to do big things at Kings Point. Ironically, despite the constant taunting and admonishing of his older siblings who both went engine, this maverick decided to “shake things up” and study Logistics.  Furthermore, soon after Acceptance Day, he continued on this roller coaster at the Academy and took office as the Class of 2019 President during his plebe year. When not on stage on during the weekly Plebe Knowledge Tests, you can find him circumnavigating the world’s pavement on his longboard, completing recognition steps, networking, terrestrially navigating the city.

 Johnnie is the Co-founder of KP Cruisers as well the KP Cruisers VP and an active member in the Kings Point Society Service Club. In high school, Johnnie relived high school musical as an active thespian and multi-sport varsity athlete. With ambitions of being either a Navy Fighter Pilot or a Shrimp Boat Captain, the future looks bright for this young man.  Johnnie intends to help “Make Kings Point Great Again” during his tenure at the Academy by implementing all he has learned on stage and on the playing fields.

Midshipman Reagan Stromback, 2/C

From the great seafaring state of Arizona, Reagan is a Marine Transportation Logistics and Security major. Reagan is never happier than when she is volunteering, working with kids, or losing her voice cheering on her beloved Diamondback’s at baseball games. Considering she is in New York and not Arizona anymore, Diamondback’s games are not exactly an option so she fills her time researching and coordinating community service events through Acta Non-Verba Club, studying, and practically living in tutoring.

When she was a Plebe, Reagan was inspired by the leadership and encouragement of her Senior class to do great things and change the world as best she can, so she decided to start with the local community. When she found there were no community service clubs open to the Regiment, Reagan started Acta Non-Verba Club, a community service “club” open to the Regiment, allowing Midshipmen grow as leaders through service. Since its conception, Acta Non-Verba Club has been able to participate with some incredible organizations such as the Special Olympics, American Legion, Gallup NYC, NYC Relief bus, the Red Cross and many more, most recently partnering with the Alumni Foundation to serve with the Long Island Alzheimer’s Center. She is currently acting as a liaison between USMMA, USMA and USNA to coordinate joint service efforts between our great Academies.

The only things more important to Reagan than Service are her faith, which she is able to strengthen through clubs such as Christian Fellowship club, and her love of America, which she plans on serving as long as she is allowed. Eyes on the sky since childhood, Reagan dreams of flight and future leadership positions in the Armed Forces; as to which one of the Armed Forces, she is not 100 % sure of yet, but is excited to find out. In preparation, Reagan fights her inner NARP by struggling her way through Marine Option, and she takes on any leadership opportunity she is allowed, in hopes of becoming the leader that the people she aspires to lead in the future deserve.

Whether it be through active duty or community service, Reagan is committed to service and is excited to work with the Student Activities board to better serve the Regiment with more opportunities to volunteer and grow as leaders.

Midshipman Forrest Saunders, 3/C

Forrest is a proud Texan from the city of Fort Worth. He is currently pursuing his degree in Maritime Logistics and Security. Forrest has been involved with a multitude of activities on campus ranging from the Marine Option program, Secretary of KP Cruisers, 2019 Vice President B-Split, Power Squad, and the EMS program. During his first sailing, he served aboard the USNS William McLean TAKE-12 in the Mediterranean on a 40-day cruise.

He is presently undecided with his many careers options available but is leaning towards commissioning in the Armed Forces upon graduation.

Midshipman Magnus Nilsson, 3/C

Magnus is an Engineering Major with a focus in Shipyard Management from Key West, Florida. He has many interests of his own, including outdoor activities, chess, and community service. With a true love for mathematics, Magnus plans on extending his education past his 4 years here at Kings Point with the hope of becoming a part of NASA one day.

Working for the social media squad at his previous prep school has taught Magnus many things including video editing and camera handling, to name a few. With his talents and gifts, he plans to do all that he can for the Midshipman at USMMA, as well as Kings Point as a whole.

Midshipman Henry Baer, 3/C

Henry Baer is a Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management major from Santa Fe, NM. In addition to serving on CAB, he is the 2019 B-Split President and is active in clubs and activities on and off campus. He is a member of the Rock Climbing club as well as the Kings Point Moral Science Society. He is currently stuck between wanting to fly active duty Navy and pursuing a spot on the Blue Angels and sailing but thinks he will know after his first sailing period. He loves snowboarding and the outdoors and has climbed seven 14,000’ mountains in Colorado, including the second and third tallest in the continental US.

Henry Joined the Campus Activities Board to help improve the on campus morale and to gain leadership experience working administratively as well as within focus groups. He is committed to making the academy a better place overall and will do so to the full extent of his abilities. “It’s time for a shift in the campus attitude. I want to see more people excited by the opportunities this academy can offer.”

Plebe Sara Cosenza

Originally from Peoria, Arizona, Sara loves her new life in New York and all the opportunities that Kings Point has to offer. She was very involved in Social Media Marketing at her previous school and hopes to use that knowledge to do some positive things for the academy. Sara also sits on the Sports Campus Activities Board. 

Plebe Sara Cosenza has started off her first year at the academy full speed ahead. Sara is studying marine engineering and intends to go into the Systems program. She is a member of the Varsity swimming team as well as the triathlon team. Sara also enjoys being a part of the Honor Guard, Powersquadron, digital photography club, and bowling club. She has also taken on the challenge this trimester of training to become an EMT.

Although graduation is a few years away for this freshmen, Sara has her heart set on getting a spot to fly with either the Navy or the Army. She came to USMMA to serve her country and learn to become a better person who is able to influence and lead others. ”

Midshipman Braden Barnett, 3/C

Braden is a third classman at the academy and hails from overseas. Born and raised in Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, Barnett witnessed some of the past decade’s most pressing issues in global affairs and economics in the region. Growing up he leaned toward politics, found interest in international trade and set directed his efforts toward a working in the service. Despite these seemingly mature qualities, Barnett still divulges in Calvin and Hobbes comics for better or worse. Barnett moved stateside to Chapel Hill, North Carolina for High School. After attending two years of public high school in the same area code as UNC, he refocused to spend his upperclassmen years at Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia. While these years were tough, he did discover the sheer importance of dedicating himself to others and hopes to carry on this ideal at USMMA.

At USMMA, Barnett catches on the Baseball Team and studies Marine Engineering with a focus in Systems. While once in Band Company, Barnett couldn’t quite get the hang of a marching instrument and so in now stationed in 3rd Company. Braden’s mother and father still live and work in Saudi Arabia and he has a brother that recently earned dual degrees in Chemical Engineering at Washington University St. Louis and The University of the South.

Midshipman Nick Fox, 3/C

Nick is a Marine Engineering Systems major all the way from Des Moines, Iowa. As well as serving on the Campus Activities Board, Nick also is a member of the Academy’s swim team. Nick has swam all his life and managed to be able to swim for one of the best D3 programs in the country.

Nick, having the great opportunity to attend Kings Point, wants to set his own impact on the campus community as he aims to open up a discussion on clean energy and sustainability as well as many civil liberties to create an overall open minded and educated Kings Point.