Teen Redesigns Flag for America | Grand Rapids News
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Teen Redesigns Flag for America | Grand Rapids News
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A Michigan high school senior named Kellen Vaughan has stunned the nation by landing in the top twelve of USA Today’s “Fly Your Flag” contest with his creative design, “The Starry Goose.” Inspired by air show smoke trails, his goose symbolizes unity and diversity across all 50 states — a thoughtful twist on traditional American iconography. Judged by stars like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Kadir Nelson, Kellen’s passion for history and flags — fueled by Civil War reenactments and flag collections — shines through. Though he didn’t win, his national spotlight has ignited a new mission: redesigning Michigan’s state flag. His story is a powerful reminder of how youth can reshape civic symbols with creativity, heart, and purpose.
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