Memories of Mike Hanson

I know that all staff who worked with Mike during his time at Doon will have their own memories. My own memories include:

• His wonderful attempts to beat 1000 miles per gallon at the Shell Mileage Marathon - from memory he achieved 960 mpg
• His annual paper aeroplane competition.
• Building his own car which he drove to school for several years
• Building a recumbent cycle which he pedalled to school one day.
• Going on an exchange year to America.
• His fascination with boomerangs and his ability to inspire students with his passion for his subject - it was nice to see several of his former students at the funeral
• His wonderful photograph which was published in several national newspapers showing the complete flight of a boomerang in the night sky over Drongan!
• Introducing cribbage to Doon Academy.
• His eco friendly ‘Christmas Cards’
  

Mike was delivering a Curriculum for Excellence 20 years ago! He will be sadly missed.
R L Reid

Mike Hanson

The school staff and pupils were very saddened this week to hear of the death of Mike Hanson a former physics teacher who retired from Doon a few years ago. Mike was a well respected, much loved teacher and colleague whose ‘inventions’ will be talked about for many years to come. Former colleagues and pupils of Mike would like to take this opportunity to pass on their sincere condolences to his family.