Alex James and Blake Willeke, Ada High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members, received State Degrees at the Ohio FFA convention May 1 in Columbus.

Willeke and James, juniors, are involved in crop production as well as animal science projects. The degree also requires hours of community service, leadership activities and other school activities.

Photo: Blake Willeke and Alex James received the State Degree at the recent Ohio FFA Convention. With them is FFA advisor, Tony Dyer.

During the convention, the members attended sessions and workshops, toured the Ohio State University campus, and participated in the State FFA Degree ceremony.

Attending the event were Craig Linnon, Ashley Sumner, Blake Willeke, Alex James, Justin Light, Zac Wilson, Chase Sumner, Marin Cook, Nicole Lehsten, Maddie Gossard and Caitlyn Stover.