Louis P. Cira, a member of the Cory-Rawson FFA chapter in Rawson, Ohio, and a student at The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo Oct. 27-30.

Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year 3,863 American Degrees were awarded.