WASHINGTON – Three students from the 8th Congressional District accepted appointments to attend U.S. Service academies. According to Congressman Jason Smith’s office, one of them is Michaley Krizman of Poplar Bluff, who will attend the U.S. Naval Academy.
Applicants are considered on the basis of leadership skills, academic success, physical ability, and extracurricular activities. A committee of Missouri residents reviewed each application and made nomination recommendations to Smith.