Blake Willeke earns national FFA degree
Blake Willeke, former president of Ada Future Farmers of America, received the American FFA degree at the national convention in Indianapolis.
Willeke is the son of Mike and Jodi Willeke of Ada and is currently attending the Ohio State University.
The American Degree is based on student projects, FFA activities, community service, scholarship and leadership. The degree was presented in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium with over 60,000 FFA members in attendance.
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