CONGRATULATIONS 2020 BE GREAT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!!
Welcome to Be Great!
Peter Harris III , "Trey" embodied cutting-edge thinking and innovation
as evidenced by the photos taken by him that you see above.
His personal motto was “Be Great”, always encouraging us to give everything our best efforts.
Peter’s sister, Caldwell Harris designed the logo that is presented on this website and reproduced for bumper stickers, decals and magnets in memory of an amazing young man.
Caldwell continues to walk through life facing challenges with extraordinary courage, determination and grace.
Without any doubt, we believe Trey would have wanted all of us to carry on and do great things!
Trey's Work
Be Great! Memorial Scholarship
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Although Peter III is physically gone from us now, his lifeforce and love will remain forever etched in our hearts and minds.
Trey was an avid photographer, videographer, and young entrepreneur. He was co-founder of The Nation Hoops, a marketing brand and website that featured highlight film of notable amateur basketball players. Peter would often say that he created “digital art” from the photos and video images he captured. He loved filming, post production and the editing processes, adding creative dimension and music to his final work products.
Trey was also preparing to launch an apparel line called "False Confidence". He had begun the work of putting his concepts to paper and sketching designs for numerous apparel items.
Indeed, Trey was creative in all aspects of his life. He was college bound and discussed a range of study options from architecture to film production and multi-media.
This web site is a small sampling of his works. We hope you will enjoy and find great inspiration.
Photo Tours
Join Trey on a photographic tour to some of the his most photogenic locations. Enjoy his view of the people, places and things.
COMING SOON!!
Fine Art Prints
Some of Trey's images can be purchased as fine art prints. They are of extremely high quality and are available in various sizes. We also have a collection of limited edition prints, limited to a run of 20.
MORE IMAGES &
ORDER INFORMATION COMING SOON!!
Videography Portfolio
Trey's body of work is quite extensive. He would film for hours; capturing and editing video footage. Trey was self-taught in many ways, but he also learned a great deal about interesting techniques in the classroom. This video presentation was produced by Grady Escobar, one of Trey's best friends. This tribute video compiles some of Trey's favorite self-images, other footage that he took, and showcases a few of his life highlights..
Check out the video at this link: https://youtu.be/Nye0L-ubfOA
View Portfolio - more videos COMING SOON!!
Donations
The Peter Harris III Memorial Fund was established in 2017. This Donor-Advised Fund will invest in deserving students through college scholarships; support grants to at-risk youth; and help to meet other community needs in Trey’s interest areas. In fact, two $500 scholarships will be awarded annually to graduating seniors from Leon County, Florida high schools who are planning to attend college and study digital media, film production, photography, videography, graphic design or any of the creative arts.
The Community Foundation of North Florida (CFNF) is the Fund Administrator. The Foundation is a trusted partner with a highly experienced team of professionals. CFNF has distributed more than 4,508 grants totaling over $25 million to benefit local charities and now has over $67 million in assets. Our fundraising efforts have been strong and we are committed to reaching the financial goals of the Peter Harris III Memorial Fund.
You can help us now by remitting your check directly to the CFNF at 3600 Maclay Boulevard South, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312 or you may use their secure online donation form below.
All gifts are tax deductible.
About Peter Edward Francis Harris III - "Trey"
BIO Peter Edward Francis Harris III was born in Tallahassee, Florida - a community where everyone knows everyone. If he encountered a stranger on the street, one of the first questions he would be often asked is who are your parents? A telling question that had it's pros and cons; keeping him on his toes at all times.
He had a deep love of family and friendships, and strong feelings about social responsibility.
His family, friends and school teachers taught Trey about the importance of faith, loyalty and personal character. He never met a protest that he didn't love! Political activism, social injustice and societal change were always on his mind. Bernie Sanders was "the guy" and Peter III couldn't wait for his time to vote!
Trey truly believed that in life there are no such things as losses, just
deferred wins!!
He enjoyed the hip-hop movement, rap music, reading and fine food ~ especially Florida Key Lime Pie. This was his go to dessert - tasting as many varieties as possible.
Trey loved the beach and collected beach sand and water from every coast in Florida. Travel and exploration made him very happy. He was always seeking out new places and talking with people young and old.
Peter III also loved sports; especially basketball, Formula 1 Racing and tennis. He got to witness some amazing competitions in his lifetime and admired people like FSU Basketball Coach Leonard Hamilton, and world champions like Louis Hamilton and Serena Williams. His dream team was the Miami Heat (James, Wade, Bosh).
Being creative was Trey's passion. Photography and videography were his great hobbies. Peter's life plans included starting an apparel company and traveling the world.
2020 Scholarship Winners
Video produced by Manna Robertson
Leon High School
Essay written by Julius Williams IV
Leon High School
When I was in third grade, I was a complete stranger to the world. I didn’t know what obstacles awaited me. I was a shy kid who struggled on having conversations with other people due to my odd nature. I thought that having been born Autistic I could never talk or be a normal person. So, when I had my first experience with bullying, I felt too helpless to react.
The first time that I was bullied was at Canopy Oaks Elementary School when a boy of the same grade called me insulting names. I was caught off-guard and felt humiliated. After that day, I brainstormed about it and came to the assumption that he was being a jerk because I was a nerd. Well, it turned out, my best friend in third grade, Christina was his sister. It was shared to me that his bullying towards me and my family was because he was jealous.
Looking back at my early years of school, I've learned and understand more about bullying. Some people struggle at expressing themselves and sometimes do things they shouldn't because they don’t know how to.. I think now about the boy and I believed that he wasn’t trying to be selfish, and had only a misunderstanding. A way to solve bullying is not punish those who cause mischief, but give them a chance or a second one to improve.
Julius Williams IV
March 2020
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