Raceland-Worthington Independent High School Senior Spotlight
Tanner Erwin
Jarrod E. Stephens
Ashland Beacon
There is truly no disputing the fact that it is our unique qualities that helps to make our world a wonderful place. Sometimes it’s the qualities that can’t necessarily be measured on paper that matter the most. Meet Tanner Erwin from Raceland-Worthington High School. Tanner will be graduating from Raceland and in the five years that he has attended the district he has been a great role model and mentor for those around him.
Tanner is known best for making noise. Yes, lots of noise. He has been a member of the Raceland High School Jazz Band and concert band throughout the years and has become an accomplished percussionist.
Raceland band director, Melyssa Justice had high praise for Tanner and his work ethic. “Tanner is very patient and helpful. If there is ever work to do before or after an event we've put on, he's the one helping carry equipment without having to be asked. He's never forgotten music or been unprepared. Younger students in the marching band looked up to his musicianship and his character. He is a wonderful young man with great character and a sense of humor. I will miss Tanner's consistency and great attitude next school year.”
Justice has known Tanner since he enrolled in the 8th grade and told of his accomplishments while in band. “He is a percussionist who has played drum set for the jazz band for a couple of years and he has played bass drum, crash cymbals, and quads for the marching band over the past 5 years. He is one of the most talented percussionists we have and his consistency in his playing is why the high school jazz band has been so successful the past few years. He will be receiving the Patrick S Gilmore Band award for his outstanding contributions to the band program on May 21st at our band banquet.”
Aside from performing in the band Tanner was also part of the Raceland Robotics team. When asked about some of his best memories at Raceland Tanner said, “Winning the 2022-23 Kentucky Robotics Competition was one of the greatest highlights of my time in school.” He was quick to praise his Robotics teacher Kristina Brown for her help in the program.
“Mrs. Brown always inspired us to be innovative and dedicated when working in her class and working in robotics,” Tanner stated.
When not in school Tanner expresses his creativity in another unique form. “I help at the Greenup County farmers market and I help my dad make hand-crafted knives for his small business, Erwin Cross Knives.”
Tanner noted that it was his family that helped him be who he is today. “My parents have taught me to work hard and be humble.”
This fall Tanner will be attending Shawnee State University and will be majoring in Biology. May God bless you in your future endeavors.