AFTER Ultimately, the members selected a hand-drawn design created by sophomore Eli Andrews. Andrews, who considered sketching simply a hobby, said he was not expecting his design to win, but he thought it would be fun to enter and potentially make history. 'Tm just the guy who draws," Andrews said. 'Tm just as amazed as everybody else that it won. For me it was an excuse to draw, but also a way to preserve our club because (the logo) is the first thing that people see. I wanted to make this more lasting and impactful than my other (drawings)." Andrews said he researched real coats of arms before tackling the new logo. In his redesign, he modified any Confederate symbols and features, such as the wings on each side and the knight at the top, updating them to look "more regal," according to Andrews. "I wanted to create something that would stand another 50 years and that people would take seriously,"Andrews said. Senior Chi Sigma Alpha member Adam Jackson digitized the new design so it could be used on future club merchandise, including flags and materials used at club events. Kays said club members were enthusiastic about the new logo because it connected the club's past to its future. "We are excited about the new crest because it still has elements from the old one, but it's a new design that represents who we are today," Kays said. "It shows how we have grown through the years and that we are no longer what we were founded on." ,3B SOCIAL CLllBS
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