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STORYBOOK CAREER – Mike Carrigan is moving on to the next chapter of his life after teaching and coaching at La Conner for 26 years. The former Stanford football player tackled numerous assignments during that time. As a shop teacher he helped build relationships with the Swinomish Tribal Community, enlisting the talents of carver Kevin Paul and taking an active role in Lushootseed instruction. – Photo by Brad Reynolds
During his more than a quarter-century at La Conner High, Mike Carrigan has tackled a wide range of teaching assignments – from algebra to U.S. history to industrial arts.
Turns out, he was a big-time tackler long before arriving here in the early 1990s.
A native of Orting, southeast of Tacoma, Carrigan played defensive back at Stanford University, where he squared off against the likes of future Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren and 1968 Heisman Trophy winner O.J. Simpson.
His Stanford teammates included Jim Plunkett, the 1970 Heisman choice and a Rose Bowl Most Valuable Player....
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