National Logo Contest Winner - Philip Goolkasian
Overall and Eagle category winner!
Quick Facts:
Philip Goolkasian
Fresno, Calif.
Eagle Scout
Troop 223, Sequoia Council
Philip is active not only in Scouts, but in his school and community
too. His leadership is evident beyond the 34 merit badges and bronze
and gold palms he has earned. Philip’s awards and activities have
included: Pioneer Hiker award, Junior Leader Training Course, National
Youth Leadership Training Staff, National Junior Leadership Instructor
Camp, National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience, and Order of the
Arrow. Additionally, he has held a variety of leadership positions in
Troop 223 including Senior Patrol Leader, Champlain’s Aide, Troop
Guide, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster — just to name a few!
Those are just Philip's Scouting achievements. Outside of Scouting,
he is the Associated Student Body President, and will be valedictorian
of his high school class. He has a 4.67 grade-point average. He is also
an accomplished piano player who often provides the music for school
and parish masses, along with fundraisers and Knights of Columbus
dinners.
Scouting is a family affair for the Goolkasian’s. Philip’s father
taught Philip the Scout Law at age five. His father is an Eagle Scout
and served as Scoutmaster for three years. He currently is Assistant
Scoutmaster for Philip’s troop. Philip’s younger brothers are both
active in Scouting as well.
Why Philip's Entry Was Chosen
Philip's design took the traditional elements of Scouting and
integrated them to create something new and modern. The eagle cutting
through the letters B and S fashions a look that is both dynamic and
elegant. His design overcomes a common challenge for creating a good
logo. He incorporates all of the necessary the elements, but simplifies
them into a strong, concise statement. Philip’s logo succeeds in
communicating the essence of the Boy Scouts of America and the 100th
Anniversary, while resisting the urge to add unnecessary elements.
Photos: Philip working with renowned designer Kit Hinrichs at his Pentagram Design studio.