On Sunday 19 September 1999, during the Chevalier Gymkhana and Show, a short ceremony was held to dedicate the new "Strangman Studio" in the art department which has been named after Father Bryan Strangman MSC (1929-1980). The studio was made possible by proceeds from the fortuitous discovery, many years after his death, of paintings that Father Strangman had collected. Father Strangman is remembered for his love of art and the development of wilderness education during the years that he taught at Chevalier.

The following is a selection of photographs taken during the ceremony and afterwards.

Plaque commemorating the studio	Front view of the Strangman Studio
L to R: Mrs Bernadette Peterson (niece), Fr Terry Herbert, Gregory Strangman (nephew), Kieran Strangman (nephew), Mrs Madeline Aiken (sister), Bryan Strangman (nephew), Joe Aiken (nephew), Tony Aiken (nephew).	Back view of the Studio.
Ms Sara Farmer, Visual Arts Coordinator, Chevalier College, introduces the proceedings.	Denis Strangman from Canberra (brother) speaking.
Mr Chris Topp, Deputy, Chevalier College.	Fr Terry Herbert MSC speaking.
Fr Herbert blesses plaque.	Wilderness still survives - a sign in the Courtyard.

Click here for notes on Father Strangman prepared by his brother Denis Strangman.

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