Merrick Gilroy is in 9th grade. They joined The Wire because they love to write. When they went into their Journalism class one day and saw The Wire written on the board, they were quick to jump in. They love to read and write, draw, paint and practice hand-lettering. They also love to do “typical” teenage things like playing video games, scrolling through social media and YouTube, and hanging out with their friends. They like going out with their family and dog to get ice cream, or to go on a walk. Going into town and going to the crystal shop with their mom is one of their favorite activities.