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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

All content by Shelly Batterbee
This was me, excited for my first day of Kindergarten.

[Photo] It’s time to close the page on chapter one

Lauren Batterbee, Print Managing Editor May 5, 2022

This was me, excited for my first day of Kindergarten.

My parents have done so much for me over the years.

[Photo] I’ve finally found some words to say thank you

Lauren Batterbee, Print Managing Editor April 28, 2022

My parents have done so much for me over the years.

The first time I was in Chicago with my brother and sister by my side.

[Photo] This goodbye won’t be for forever

Lauren Batterbee, Print Managing Editor April 21, 2022

The first time I was in Chicago with my brother and sister by my side.

Before she died, all three of us were best of friends.

[Photo] Over and out

Lauren Batterbee, Print Managing Editor March 3, 2022

Before she died, all three of us were best of friends.

I was so full of energy and laughter as a child

[Photo] I am still me

Lauren Batterbee, Print Managing Editor February 17, 2022

I was so full of energy and laughter as a child

A picture of me in 10th grade when I had slightly more confidence than I do now.

[Photo] She isn’t proud

Lauren Batterbee, Print Managing Editor January 20, 2022

A picture of me in 10th grade when I had slightly more confidence than I do now.

I have come full circle, from being a little soldier looking on at the snowflakes to being a snowflake myself.

[Photo] Over nine years, I have traveled through Clara’s dreams

Lauren Batterbee, Print Managing Editor December 16, 2021

I have come full circle, from being a little soldier looking on at the snowflakes to being a snowflake myself.

A picture of both of my grandpas I never met

[Photo] I wish I could have met you

Lauren Batterbee, Print Managing Editor November 11, 2021

A picture of both of my grandpas I never met

As I waited for the next ride or next character to see, I dreamed up adventures with my Disney friends.

[Photo] I wish to be a lost boy

Lauren Batterbee, Print Managing Editor May 26, 2021

As I waited for the next ride or next character to see, I dreamed up adventures with my Disney friends.

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[Photo] When can I see you again?

Lauren Batterbee, Print Managing Editor May 5, 2021

Pictures of me while I was making the promises I couln’t keep

[Photo] You promised

Lauren Batterbee, Print Managing Editor December 9, 2020

Pictures of me while I was making the promises I couln’t keep

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