He spent 33 years teaching and making Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School students smile.
He showed up with a smile and left school for the day with that exact smile. Whether after a typical day or after the Dauphin Clippers football team was in action, Cam Bennet was a definite heartbeat at the DRCSS.
With the summer of 2023 now here, Bennet is looking back at all the memories over the years as he looks forward to the next stage of his life. After more than three decades within Mountain View School Division, Bennet announced his retirement and wants to thank everyone for the past 33 years.
"It was awesome, I had the chance to work with great kids and great coworkers," said Bennet. "It was fantastic, I will never forget my time at the DRCSS. With that said, it's time to go onto something different at this point."
To celebrate his retirement and long-tenured career at Dauphin's lone high school, Cam did so in a way that perfectly sums him up. He hosted his retirement party at the Watson Art Centre on Saturday. The event called 'Camapalooza' saw Cam and his band, the Revolving Doors, hit the stage to play some great tunes. Nearly 100 people showed up to celebrate with Cam.
Bennet even had the chance to play with his son and daughter which was a very special moment.
"It was awesome, it was something I had been thinking of doing for the past couple of years," offered Bennet. "I enjoy playing music in front of a crowd, everyone seemed very appreciative, and it was a lot of fun."
A big animal lover himself, Cam was also able to raise $500 for the Parkland Humane Society which is extremely near and dear to his heart.
"It's great to know that I could help out a little bit," said Bennet. "I have been a big supporter of the Humane Society for many years now so it's always nice to put some effort into something and turn it into cash for them, it's going towards a great cause."
As for what's next with Cam, he's looking forward to spending more time with his family while playing some great tunes.
