Woodstock Student Designs Logo For Veterans Memorial 5K

WOODSTOCK, GA -- A Woodstock High School teenager's creativity has caught the attention of an organization dedicated to advocating for veterans at home and around the country.

The design of Tyler Krasnoff, 17, has been incorporated as the official logo for the American Legion Veterans Memorial 5K, which will be held on Saturday, May 28 at the Marietta Square.

The race is organized by Marietta-based American Legion Post 29.

Tyler, a junior taking graphic design courses, said he first begin working with the organization at the start of the 2015-16 school year when he was given an assignment by his teacher. That project was to help design a logo for the organization's upcoming race.

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When he learned his work would somehow be tied to veterans, Tyler said he knew he wanted to have a hand in the project.

His grandfather served in World War II and while never got a chance to learn more about his relative's service, he said sharing his talents for a greater purpose is a good way to pay his respects to those who've served.

On-site registration for the race is $35 (cash or check only). Packet pickup and registration will start at 6:30 a.m. and an opening ceremony featuring country music star Madison Shea will begin at 7 a.m.

The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 1K at 8:30 a.m. and the Tot Trot at 8:45 a.m.

Tyler's design is pretty simple, he notes. He wanted to incorporate the colors of the American flag with an image of running silouettes.

"I wanted it to look clean and incorporate the flag and colors perfectly," he said.

Tyler currently plays baseball for Woodstock also participates in travel baseball in East Cobb. He recalls his interest in graphic design as one he discovered by accident.

He signed up for a class as a freshman and said he "didn’t really know what I was signing up for." Once he made his way through the course, he became hooked on the subject.

“It just slowly came to me as something natural that I like to do,” he added.

Tyler currently makes designs for T-shirts and other school-related projects. Once he graduates, Tyler said he plans to attend college and study graphic or web design. He also said he hopes to obtain a scholarship to play baseball at the post-secondary level.

Krasnoff said he hopes others who read this story will begin to use their talents -- no matter how large or small -- to benefit others in their respective communities.

"To anyone who has a skill, there’s ways you can express it and dedicate it to veterans," he added. "There’s always a way you can express yourself."

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Images via Wilson Media and Marketing/Tyler Krasnoff