On Exhibit; Programs & Events; Digital Gallery This began a nearly 10-year gift of international goodwill extended to Anoka Halloween, Inc. Ralph & Elaine Petter chaperoned Martha to Japan in 1988. Queen of the Lakes has been used as the name of three vessels that sailed on the Great Lakes, but none was the longest on the lakes at the time.The first was a three-masted Canadian schooner built in 1853 as Robert Taylor, measuring 133 feet (41 m).It was renamed Queen of the Lakes sometime before 1864. Hennepin History Museum is home to an extensive historic Aquatennial collection. Miss Anoka: Pamela Jo Albsinson Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. A student at Hamline University, Gail was also Hamline Snow Queen. Kate represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial, Ambassadors: Nichelle Hackert | Sarah (Beck-Esmay) Hoover | Christina (McSherry) Johnson Gretchen Wagner represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes in the summer of 1995. 1959 Aquatennials 20th Anniversary Vacationland U.S.A. Queen of the Lakes Sharon Bigalke Siebert St. Louis Park, Princess Barbara Erickson Miss Prudential, Queen of the Lakes Pat Wilson Richardson Granite Falls, Princess Barbara Theilen North Minneapolis, Queen of the Lakes Mary Erickson Gold Miss Prudential, Princess Jackie Hanson Reid Miss U. of M. Engineers Day, Queen of the Lakes Judy Penny Anastasi Miss Uptown, Queen of the Lakes Marlene Dolbec Gavelin Miss Local 1145 Honeywell, Princess Margaret Ellefson-Chipman Glenwood, Queen of the Lakes Betty Trones Steward Richfield, Princess Gloria Shopek Ivey Minneapolis Aqua Jesters, Queen of the Lakes Joanne Melberg Fredsall Robbinsdale, Princess Dawn Joyce Uptown Club of Minneapolis, Queen of the Lakes Betty Barnhart Clapp Hopkins, Queen of the Lakes Helen Stoffer Madden Golden Valley Lilac Queen, Queen of the Lakes Jean Johnson Davis The Dayton Company, Queen of the Lakes Lee Jaenson Zopff St. The program was held Tuesday, July 28, 1964. A few fun facts about his family are that all five have passed the CPA exam, are organ donor advocates (Scotts wife received a donated kidney last year), and are big Disney geeks. Miss Anoka: Marilyn Roden With fewer clowns comes fewer visits to places with people in need of some cheerful clowns, especially nursing homes and hospitals. Nichelle Hackert - Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 2007. Nichelle Hackert served as an Aquatennial Princess from January 2007-July 2007 after the Queen of the Lakes stepped down to serve her country in the National Guard. "Crowning Memories and Lost Images: The Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes." Hennepin History 61, no. Miss Anoka: Julie Moore Lisa also sits on the Citizen Advisory Council for the Dakota County Sheriffs department. Amy represents Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Program. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. There is a special note in the program booklet from Harold Foell, AnokaHalloween Chairman, giving special thanks to the Welcome Wagon Club ofAnoka under the direction of Pat Hjort and her committee for making theprogram possible that year. McGuire Sisters; Photo courtesy Pam Albinson, Hennepin History Museum . PO Box 580737 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Queen Steel Barlow Folding Pocket Knife Made In USA 1946-48 Good Snap at the best online prices at eBay! Photo Royalty Beautiful Women Crowns Princess King 8x10 Vintage Image Original. Oldtimers remember when a small delegation of businessmen in the Civic and Commerce Association took a trip to Winnipeg on the visit by the king and queen of England. MNHS call number: Reading Room F612.H52 H42 v.61:3 "Ahhhquatennial-- Fifty Fabulous Years," by John Baule. Noteworthy Event: Prim and proper luncheon for all past Aquatennial Queens, held each July. Melrose is a special stop for us this year because the co-MC of this year's coronation was the former Miss Melrose and the 1997 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes, Christine Scherping. Crowned along with her was Miss Hutchinson Jacyln Auger, who was also named a . Enjoy AquaTivities. Children grow up seeing clown imagery with familiar characters like Ronald McDonald and the famous red clown noses sold to benefit charity. In 2012, Jenny, stepped into a leadership role of running the Anoka Royal Ambassador Program. Our Library & Archives are open to the public (for best research assistance contact us in advance so that we can prepare for your visit). We invite past Royalty every 5 years to ride in the parade on a special float. Lois Fredericks, a Crystal resident for more than 50 years, was recently selected to represent the Minneapolis Aquatennial as the 2021-22 Senior Queen. Heidi Wells steps away from running the program after five years. Its unknown why Miss Anoka, Nancy (Lyke) Kneefe didnt represent Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Young single women representing cities and companies across the state gather in Minneapolis each year to compete for the opportunity to serve on the Aquatennial royal court. What makes it interesting? 62 young women participated in the candidate program this year. Ambassadors: Martha LaBine | Amber Watkins | Abby Haubner Lauren represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2018. Hennepin County History 48, no. Jul 23, 2010. Amber Watkins 2021 Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess. Princesses: Amy Mefford | Maggie Ward | Janelle Bittman Princesses: Lynanne McCrady | Vicki Frank. Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. It was also at this event two new princesses were named and crowned, Mary Gallagher and Cindy Mealhouse. Queen Patricia Kelzer represented the Shakopee Jaycees. We think Queen Cayretired and Mary Gallegher and Cindy Mealhouse continued on as the 1970royalty. Ambassadors: Abby Johnson | Lex Eix | Karlye Garrison Her appearances occurred in a variety of places. Princesses: Karen George | Karen Kind The 10-day July festival "was a big deal back then," said her son Bill. Joe & Diane Anderla chaperoned Jennifer to Japan in 1994. Full bios can be found here. Sally & Ron Nordin chaperoned Jennifer to Japan in 1993. And she will always belong to the family of past queens, who volunteer at events and hold periodic lunches. This year also marked the first time a third princess was announced, Patricia Joy Danielson. Tammy is a Corporate Paralegal for Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC. She wears her fathers Vice Commodore patch in his memory on her right sleeve. To combat this stigma, Aqua Jesters follow a strict code of ethics, with the guiding principle to make others laugh at their own expense rather than embarrassing their audience. When the float jounced or jostled, it was quite a task to remain poised and posed." Pamela Albinson, Seventy Five Years of the Minneapolis Aquatennial (Minneapolis: Nodin Press, 2014). The menu is always the same: Minikahda chicken salad and sticky rolls. Kaia, Kezia, and Brooklyn will now represent the City of Minneapolis across the state of Minnesota and North America, making over 250 appearances over the next year. In 1987, Ruth Herbold Moorefondly recalled that she and the other candidates congregated at GreenTheater, walked across the stage and that was about it, really. She doesntrecall going to any parades or festivals. In 1987, a Twin Cities-based Japanese business firm, Minne International Affairs, was impressed with Anokas Halloween celebration and invited Martha Weaver to Osaka and Kobe Japan as their guest to see how Halloween is celebrated in Japan. This marked the last year of acting leadership for Angie Springer. Click here to donate today. Thismeant no lights and no music. Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention What's this item about? . Katie represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2004. Nichelle Hackert served as an Aquatennial Princess from January 2007-July 2007 after the Queen of the Lakes stepped down to serve her country in the National Guard. Massopust, Maureen W. "Mo" Age 71 of Edina, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2022, surrounded by her family. A few of the civic organizations/events he has been involved in include, Eagan Rotary Club, Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Eagan Sesquicentennial, Eagan Fourth of July Funfest, Open Door, American Cancer Society Real Men Wear Pink Ambassador program, and Eagan Citizens for Crime Prevention. Erica Tembreull was the first recipient. hat's this item about? "Crowning Memories and Lost Images: The Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes," by Judy Mellin. Along with the parades, the Queen of the Lakes contest has been an Aquatennial mainstay since 1940, drawing contestants from local pageants across the state. The committee chose a king and a queen from each elementary school, and Miss Anoka was awarded a sash. Following policy, thejudges always pick a third candidate to reign in the event any princess ofthe present royalty is unable to perform her duties. Nancy (Purcell) Anderson Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1967. Mpls. Right: Newspaper press release from after Mary Ann was crowned. Annette St. Dennis Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes 1970. Miss Anoka: Polly Benson | Rhonda Sears Princesses: Elizabeth Dietz | Kim Podany Free shipping for many products! Her passion is in mentoring young ladies, as evidenced by serving three years with the Hope For Tomorrow program: a mentorship program for 8th grade girls. Miss Anoka: Annette St. Dennis | Cay Dunning Kristi (Bennecke) Parent Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1991. Join us for a top 5 annual fireworks display on Saturday, July 22, 2023. . Young single women representing cities and companies across the state gather in Minneapolis each year to compete for the opportunity to serve on the Aquatennial royal court. The Queen of the Lakes and two Aquatennial Princesses are chosen to represent the festival and city of Minneapolis all over the state, nation and world. Miss Anoka: Mary Ann (Kohout) Schwalenberg On a more sinister note, horror films featuring antagonistic clowns and sightings of people wearing creepy clown costumes to terrorize others have left many people with a fear or dislike of clowns, and have harmed the reputation of these performers. The decision was made not to replace her that year. A Minneapolis resident, she continued to serve the community over the years as a member and volunteer of several organizations including the Jones-Harrison Residence, the Woman's Club of Minneapolis and Golden Valley Federated Women's Club. Please click here to make a financial contribution to help us to preserve and share this important local historical resource. A Memorial service for 1941 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Eva (Brunson) Steiner took place on Tuesday in Minneapolis. 3 (Summer 2002): 4-34. Minneapolis Aquatennial Souvenir Program Collection, 1940 . She enjoyed reminiscing with fellow alumni and welcoming the newest former Queen of the Lakes into the group. CREATIVE. It's map Monday. Princesses: Sarah (Foss) Stritesky | Tammy (Gray) Ramberg | Genny Emery Miss Dominion of Canada 1979, Catherine MacKintosh, was a special guest at the coronation. The Aquatennial Festival was launched in 1939 as part of this broader public relations effort. USPS membership was 81,689 as of Feb 1 and would reach 86,000. The Queen Coronation was held at Greenhaven Country Club in thesummer of 1961. 1961 Actor Valley Of The Dragons Jules Verne Fantasy Sci Fi Columbia 8X10 Photo (#225363130851) l***e . This was the first time in the history of Aquatennial that the alternate envelope was opened because an ambassador . The aquatennial was a highlight, explained Beverly (Shuneson) Irvin, the 1958 Cokato queen. 1952. Here are some of the activities happening in Minneapolis during the Aquatennial celebration: Wednesday: CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade (7:30 p.m.) Thursday: Music in the Park at The Commons . She is so grateful to be with the Minneapolis Aquatennial as Captain and help spread Aquatennial magic this year. Again, the Miss Anoka Pageant was put off until 1961 when PamAlbinson was selected in the summer. Maria & Tom Jenson chaperoned Neysa and Sara (1995) to Japan in 1997. Princesses: Lisa (Loyd) Hooper | Denise Hartley | Jessica (Grandell) Thomason, Miss Anoka: Laura (Rootes) Werk Alyssa represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2009. Today, membership is waning. Growing up, Scott was one of nine children who grew up in Northfield, and each year they celebrated the Aquatennial and Defeat of Jesse James Days. Location: Ukrainian Event Center, 301 Main St. NE. Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Katie Nelson - a 2005 PAHS grad and the 2004 Miss Paynesville - made her first official appearance in Paynesville last week at the annual banquet of the Paynesville Area Chamber of Commerce. The 1963 coronation ceremony was held on Tuesday, July 30. Aquatennial queens and queen candidates were given boat rides by MPS members for the first time. In her free time, Lisas energy and passion translates to a life full of family, friends, and a love for the great outdoors. Young single women representing cities and companies across the state gather in Minneapolis each year to compete for the opportunity to serve on the Aquatennial royal court. Morgan represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2022. Miss Anoka: Lynn Johana (Danz) Kaye Their stories are part of the Aquatennial story, but also provide a glimpse into broader historical trends and experiences. Frontier Days celebrates the cowboy traditions of the west with a rodeo, parade and fair. She is also a member of the St Louis Park Parktacular Festival committee helping with special events. Miss Anoka: Heidi (Rootes) Wold Their new titles didnt last longonly one day. This past Saturday she was named as one of two 2020 Aquatennial princesses. The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is excited to introduce the 2023 Commodore and Captains! Ambassadors: Christine Johnson | Laura (Tkachenko) Nereson MISSION & HISTORY; LEADERSHIP; AAO SHOP; AAO NEWS; AMBASSADORS. She comes to HHM through the Minnesota Historical Societys ACTC extern program. The article statesthat Mrs. Erickson thought, we would have more potential help, but if the business community does not care, why should we?. Wednesday, it was Princess Jenna and I again heading to a coronation, this time in Melrose which is about a half-hour past St. More info. Our Library & Archives are open to the public (for best research assistance contact us in advance so that we can prepare for your visit). Sonja Weiler and Sharolyn Carlson take on the leadership role; they were young enough to be candidates with Amy, Christine and Laura. Miss U.S.A. 1976, Barbara Peterson was a special guest at the coronation. The next year will be in 2022. their community or festival from all over the state of Minnesota.The. So, too, have been its royalty, including the festivals Queen of the Lakes. Pam Albinsons mother regularly had her hair done at the Powder Puff Beauty Shop in town where the shop owners were very good and kind toher family. The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Program includes the ambassador positions of Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes and Princesses, explained Kenny Devine, a representative with the AAO Anokas middle school building was named afterFred Moore. LuAnn Simms with local broadcaster Bob DeHaven. Princesses: Carla Gustafson | Kari (Arthur) Carlson, Miss Anoka: Susan (Svitak) Carey Princesses: Marilyn Potter | Mary Ellen Kemske The Queen: Directed by Frank Simon. A newspaper clipping from June 27, 1969, states that the Miss Anoka Contest has been dropped after the decision was made by the Anoka Halloween, Inc. board of directors. Tammy McCanna is no stranger to the festival world. Past/current royalty are as follows: Bert Baston: Baston resumed . She was involved with the St Louis Park Parktacular Ambassador program for 20 years and served as Co-Director for 5 years. Minneapolis Aquatennial: The beginning. Anokas middle school building was named afterFred Moore. . In early December 1944, with the war still raging, Queen Margaret Cary chose to give up her crown to marry her fiance, recently returned army flyer Charles Sandberg. 3 (Summer 1989): pp. Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. F . Remembering Aquatennial's First Queen, Eva Brunson Steiner, For more information about the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, please visit, Copyright 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) |. Molly represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2010. Use the Decade Menu at the side of the screen to skip ahead in the list. Cay, Mary, and Cindy reigned over the 1969 festival. Hennepin County, and World War II history can be viewed in Special Collections at Minneapolis Central Library. Learn More, Anoka Halloween Capital of the World The Queen and her Commodore are Minneapolis' goodwill ambassadors to the world. Katie Humphrey, Send in the clowns: Volunteer clown clubs, a staple of civic festivals for decades, are seeking more members as longtime merrymakers age, Star Tribune, August 24, 2011. About. The 22-year-old was crowned the 2022 Queen of the Lakes during the Aquatennial Ambassador Coronation Saturday at the Hopkins Center for the Arts in downtown Hopkins. Clubhouse: The antebellum-style . Miss Dominion of Canada 1979, Catherine MacKintosh, was a special guest at the coronation. Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. An exciting moment for all in Anoka! Noteworthy Event: Prim and proper luncheon for all past Aquatennial Queens, held each July. This same year Amandas sister, Katrina, was an ambassador. Princesses: Pamela Mason | Shelly (Heinen) Ferris Memorials can also be made online at www.aquatennialambassadors.com/scholarship. Sharolyn (Frampton) Caplette Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of theLakes 1978. Lisa Franxman has extensive knowledge earned over 20 plus years in the banking and finance industry. Sharolyn Carlson - Appearances. She sank nine miles (14 km) off Sodus Point, New York on November 28, 1906. This year marked the last for the acting leadership of Sharolyn Carlson and Sonja Weiler. MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL AMBASSADOR ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES 2023 . Miss Anoka: Joyce (Neumann) Anderstrom Clowns, jesters, and fools have existed for many hundreds of years in literature, dramatic performance, and pop culture. Lakes Coronation is where the 2010 Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial. The program stated "Miss St. Louis Park will be a guest at the Minneapolis Aquatennial as a visiting queen this July and will vie for the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes title in 1986." Prizes included a full scholarship to the Premiere School of Modeling, $150 college scholarship, make-over, a $350 wardrobe, and a white synthetic fur . Shown here are a representative sampling of some of the reigning Queen of the Lakes from years gone by. The 2009 festival attracted 52 candidates who all went through the candidate program. Jun 8, 2021. 3 (Summer 2002): pp. Princesses: Beth McArdle | Tamara Griffin Ambassadors: Lexi Bergevin | Katrina (Funder) Weight | Becca (Jarson) Walker Mass Market Paperback. Queen of the Lakes Carolyn Meyer - Northfield. By Jaimee Hood jhood@swpub.com. History. In addition to trips to Minnesota community festivals, the team will travel to the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California; Fiesta San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas; Festival du Voyageur in Winnipeg, Canada and many more. The Anoka Halloween Royal Ambassador Program supports the growth and development of young women in Anoka through scholarship, achievement, and grace. Laura and her sister, Carrie (1986), were both crowned an Anoka Princess and selected as Miss Congeniality by their peers. Delano Herald Journal. 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