Junior Forecaster Ellery Enjoys Milder Weather, Math

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Our Junior Forecaster this week is Ellery, a 4th grade student at St. Thomas Academy in Redmond. Ellery's favorite subject is math, and he prefers the warmer summer months over the winter. During the milder weather, Ellery enjoys playing baseball and football with his friends. While he still finds ways to have fun in the snow, like snowball fights and making snow angels, Ellery does sometimes struggle with his socks getting wet.

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This profile of a young student's weather preferences and academic interests provides a relatable, human-interest angle to weather reporting, helping to engage readers and showcase the diverse perspectives of community members.

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Ellery is a 4th grade student at St. Thomas Academy in Redmond. He enjoys math as his favorite subject, and prefers the warmer summer months over the winter. During the milder weather, Ellery likes to play baseball and football with his friends. While he still finds ways to have fun in the snow, like snowball fights and making snow angels, Ellery does sometimes struggle with his socks getting wet.

• Ellery is currently in the 4th grade.

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