What EDGE means to me By Trey Blaze

04Jan10

My real name is Bernard Gray III, but everybody calls me by my artist name; Trey Blaze. I came to EDGE when I was 16. High School life was not working for me; I caught a charge and dropped out. Upon my arrival at EDGE I loved the environment. I immediately made friends with everybody including the teachers. I was going through some difficult times in my life. My life was both positive and negative at the same time. I was having problems at home and at the same time I was on my way to having a successful rap career. EDGE gave me the feeling of belonging which made me more confident and I begin to realize I was going to be somebody in life. Ms. Fran was there for me when I was at my lowest point. It got worse, I was locked up for 4 months for something I didn’t do. I am out of jail and at 17 I have moved out of my home. Regardless of what comes down, I feel like I can handle it with the help of Ms. Fran. I will soon be getting my GED and hopefully sign a major record deal. Since being a part of EDGE I have started a positive organization, a positive album and started writing my book. Thanks to Ms. Fran for believing in me. Here I am today, three more tests to take and a bright future ahead of me. I believe that EDGE always does things in the best interest of the students.