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Tribute – Camron Miller (1988-2019) “Camron was a much-loved colleague and teacher of English, Drama and Classics. His wide-ranging interests and breadth of knowledge were admired by all who knew him and his warmth, kindness and humour will be greatly missed. He was a man of great spirit and passion for his subject, instilling a love of literature in those who were fortunate enough to spend time with him. His consideration and care for others made him an excellent Tutor to the boarders in Dronfield and he was an integral part of the life of St Peter’s with a wide group of friends.” Jeremy Walker, Head Master
“He was a man of great spirit and passion for his subject, instilling a love of literature in those who were fortunate enough to spend time with him.” Camron was educated at St Bee’s School, Cumbria, Royal Holloway, London, and Oxford, joining us in 2014 from St Mary’s, Calne. He quickly made an impression – receiving a rave review from a member of the LVI in his Salvete in that year’s Peterite: Our Chaplain, the Rev Daniel Jones, gave this address at Camron’s Memorial: Even at the point he arrived for interview, it was instantly obvious that Camron was exactly the sort of person that colleagues would respect and that pupils would love to be taught by. But what I can’t remember is which subject he thought he was going to be teaching when he applied for the job. The Head Master was quick to spot a chance to ask the question though ... so you can teach English, what about a bit of drama? And what about a bit of ancient history? Latin? Camron didn’t seem phased, and fairly happy to help. There were so many things within his palette of expertise that he knew he would be willing to teach a whole host of different things to our pupils. That’s because Camron had one interest above all else ... people. Camron had a huge list of intellectual gifts and interests, but what I guess most of us will remember him for is his love of those around him. Camron cared about every person that he met. Hannah: He never failed to stop for a chat around school and we will miss his cry of ‘hello Tutees’ as we pass in the corridor. Whenever
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The Peterite 2018–2019
“Whether he is inspiring us in the classroom or cracking us up with his American accent in play rehearsals, on behalf of the pupils I’d say that Mr Miller is an amazing addition to the teaching staff: we are lucky to have him!” He died in his sleep on 10th August, 2019, after a short illness, with his funeral at St Bees Priory and a memorial service in St Peter’s Chapel in early December. Mr Miller was in House he offered a supportive ear for all our dramas, making those days a little bit brighter. Up and down the country, people will greet each other with a phrase that Camron was fond of, “how do you do?” In Yorkshire we tend to use the slightly briefer version, y’all right? Most people aren’t really interested in the answer. For Camron, nothing could be further from the truth. Camron asked how you were because he was genuinely interested in the answer. He made time to stop and chat and to ask how things were and what you were up to and the next time he saw you, he would have remembered what you said, and ask. That sort of friendship is a rare gift and meant that people would gravitate to him in the staff room. Camron’s energy meant that if you started the conversation in a black mood, you could rarely leave it that way. And the same was true with his dealings with pupils, too. He brought a smile to their faces and gave them good counsel on anything that life threw at them. Camron cared, and we all knew it. Hope: Mr Miller was a proud member of Dronfield House throughout
