Parents: Suzanne and Gerald Merritt
Siblings Names: Ryan, Katelyn and Andrew
DOB: August 26, 1993
Major: Physical Education and Leadership

Awards in High School:
   2010 1st-Team All-Region
   2010 WGHS Captain Award
   2010 WGHS Best Defense Award
   2008 WGHS Student-Athlete of the Year Award
   4-time Honor Roll student

Nickname: Tay 

Memorable Moment: Hitting my first home run in high school.

Something you don’t know about me: I am terrified of spiders.

Favorite Quote: “You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.” -Michael Phelps

Favorite Food and Restaurant: Hot wings and Carrabba’s

Favorite Place: The beach 

Favorite TV Shows: Criminal Minds

Favorite Sports Team: Duke Blue Devils

Favorite Professional Athlete: Kevin Durant