Royal blue and Gold

Letters to be boxy and sophistic  and scholarly 

(4th graphics) Star for stem of apple is specific to provided design below. (must have)

(2nd graphics) Incorporate silhouette of former logo incorporated into the new. (BEST building education for students together- old log to redesign with new brand.

( 6th graphic)  Design concept I worked on photoshop but needs to Incorporate new name (Best in Ed) with an infusion of the apple silhouette and star with the American flag stripes. 

I want to be able to look at the new logo and see the old logo but with a new and improved look.

(3rd, 5th, 6th graphics) Ideas I have put together to illustrate concept that needs improved to level of professional with new name (BEST IN ED)   

Word "Best" needs to be predominate.

The person that can infuse all these concepts will be chosen.