Terri Johnson - Membership/Alumni. As the first Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes to reign over the festival, she embodied the Aquatennial spirit; being both regal and graceful. Kate represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial, Ambassadors: Nichelle Hackert | Sarah (Beck-Esmay) Hoover | Christina (McSherry) Johnson Kristi (Bennecke) Parent Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1991. Miss Anoka: Terrianne McNaughton View HennepinHistorys profile on Facebook, View HennepinHistorys profile on Pinterest, Send in the clowns: Volunteer clown clubs, a staple of civic festivals for decades, are seeking more members as longtime merrymakers age,, Minnesota clowns distraught over creepy clown craze: Professional clowns are disheartened that their image is being used as a fear factor,, Bowties: The Life and Stories of Carl Richard Jacobi, Secret Societies and Female Leadership in Hennepin County, College Educated: Alice Putnams 1908 Graduation Cap and Gown. Diane, Kathy,and Karen reigned over 1967 Anoka Halloween and 1968 AnokaHalloween. But just weeks later, Nancy announced her own engagement! Despite performing for laughs, many clowns take their craft seriously, working to perfect their appearance and comedic act. MNHS call number: Reading Room F612.H52 H4 v.48:3. . Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. Sara (LaDue) Narr Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1997. Frontier Days celebrates the cowboy traditions of the west with a rodeo, parade and fair. Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Miss Anoka: Sharolyn (Frampton) Caplette | Kelly (Lundquist) Fenwick General Festival Chair John T. Wetzel, Ph.D. Queen of the Lakes Jody Hempel Annandale, General Festival Chair Luanna Bushnell Hacker, Princess Colleen Mahoney Miss Heartland, Queen of the Lakes Amy Mertes* - Miss Fire Fighter, General Festival Chair Cynthia Williams Chandler, Princess Rhonda Anderson Svenskarnas Dag, Queen of the Lakes Lorrie Werness Svenskarnas Dag, Queen of the Lakes Cathy Linsmier Hopkins, General Festival Chair Chris Christofillies, Princess Lisa Beytien-Carlson Hutchinson, 1980 - Welcome to the New World of the 80s, Queen of the Lakes Mary Jo Dillenburg Willmar, Princess Kristin Knudsen Miss Sons of Norway, Princess Jayne Siewert St. Princesses: Mary Kay Wigdahl | Peggy Coleman Ambassadors: Christine Johnson | Laura (Tkachenko) Nereson Miss Anoka: Mary Ann (Kohout) Schwalenberg Forster, a 2008 graduate of Delano High School, is the . In Hennepin History, vol. 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 In a professional capacity, Scott serves as Senior Vice President/Chief Banking Officer/Shareholder at Drake Bank. Princesses: Amy (Frampton) Berg | Colleen Wurm What makes it interesting? Hennepin Countys famous Aquatennial has been part of the Minneapolis summer since 1940. She supports the business community as current Treasurer and past President of Rosemount Rotary Club, as well as Treasurer for the Dakota Regional Chamber of Commerce including its charitable foundation. The Queen: Directed by Frank Simon. 1972 The present 20 by 60 ft. pavilion was built with a steel frame on a cement base. In his thirty-seven-year banking career, Scott has become passionate about community banking due to the industry's commitment to the neighbors and communities. This was the first time in the history of Aquatennial that the alternate envelope was opened because an ambassador . Scotts theme for 2023 is "Make a Difference", which he is excited to live and instill this entire year. 1953 Pioneer Days- Ardy (Lambert) Westerhaus. In the summer of 1955, the life of a summertime shop girl from Uptown was changed forever. Sonja Weiler - Candidates. Her appearances occurred in a variety of places. The selection team considered a variety of criteria including professionalism, public speaking ability, current and future goals, education and co-curricular/extracurricular activities. Please consider making a gift to support the preservation of local history for current and future generations. Perhaps no surprise, the eligible young Aquatennial royals also found love and chose marriage. Miss Janet Johnson, 22, Minneapolis Aquatennial queen of the lakes, was chosen from 40 of . Hailee represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2014. The 1980 Royalty was very excited to debut their Halloween-themed float after riding on a pink and purple float for most of the summer. This marked the first year of acting leadership for Angie Springer. Miss Anoka: Ronda (Olsbo) Anderson The Queen of the Lakes played an important role in the Aquatennial festival, providing a dose of pageantry that enthralled audiences across Kristi completed her time with Anoka in October of 1989 and was a candidate for Queen of the Lakes in July of 1990 where she was crowned the 1991 Aquatennial Princess. Children grow up seeing clown imagery with familiar characters like Ronald McDonald and the famous red clown noses sold to benefit charity. This year marked the first year for the acting leadership of Jennifer Regenscheid and Chelsea Tulupan. 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. For more information about the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, please visit http://www.aquatennialambassadors.com. Noteworthy Event: Prim and proper luncheon for all past Aquatennial Queens, held each July. 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. She was no stranger to royalty; she was Robbinsdales high school homecoming queen. She comes to HHM through the Minnesota Historical Societys ACTC extern program. The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is excited to introduce the 2023 Commodore and Captains! The festival of 2007 attracted 45 candidates, twice as many as the program attracted the year before! Marcia was named Minneapolis Aquatennial Congeniality, Miss Anoka: Becky (LeRoy) Schwen Miss Dominion of Canada 1977, Jackie Dreher, was a special guest at the coronation. Please click here to help preserve and to share this valuable local historical resource. 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. These experiences included visiting Minneapolis hallmarks and events like The Womans Club of Minneapolis, the Aquatennial Parade, and Aquatennial Fireworks. General Festival Chair Bert L. Ehrman, Jr. Princess Pam Erickson-Bullock Glenwood Waterama, General Administrative Chair W. Merton Dressor, Queen of the Lakes Barbara Peterson Svenskarnas Dag, Princess Vicki Johnson-Bartley Robbinsdale, Princess Sandra Lies-Hawkinson Annandale, Queen of the Lakes Patricia Kelzer Shakopee, Queen of the Lakes Deborah Wolinski North Minneapolis, Princess Kathy Massich-Micheletti Hibbing, Queen of the Lakes Maureen Wagner Massopust Hopkins, Queen of the Lakes Annette St. Dennis Anoka, Princess Carole Van Valkenburg-Germert Golden Valley, Princess Susan Theis Miss Gopher State Timing Association, Queen of the Lakes Janet Johnson Stried Winona, Princess Heidi Gustafson Weissner Miss Flame, William Curtis - Skipper Pins and Concessions, Queen of the Lakes Karen Hegener Tangen Miss UofM Engineers Day, Princess Bonnie Lietzau Nicholson Hutchinson, Princess Maria Swinsisky East Minneapolis, Queen of the Lakes Karen Erlandson Clarke Cokato, Princess Rita Couet Meisinger Granite Falls, Queen of the Lakes Linda Kleinert Cole East Minneapolis, Princess Ann Mueller Reite Golden Valley, Princess Cyndy Odland Dodge Granite Falls, 1965 - Salute to Our Neighbors to the South, Queen of the Lakes Mary Sue Anderson Finney Willmar, Princess Jean DeVilliers Harley Golden Valley, Princess Mimi (Gretchen) Krieger Owen Miss Southdale Ford, Queen of the Lakes Mary Margaret Schultz St. Cloud, General Festival Chair Robert F. Granquist*, Princess Margaret Dredge Miss U. of M. Engineers Day, Princess Suzanne Sheets Goodwin Hopkins, 1963 - Salute to Our Neighbors to the North, Queen of the Lakes Connie Haenny Baker Miss Flame, Princess Patricia Lund Kirmeier St. This same year Amandas sister, Katrina, was an ambassador. The Minneapolis Aquatennial Collection consists of 7 boxes, 18 additional volumes of both scrapbooks and photobooks, and 1 oversize folder documenting the Minneapolis Aquatennial from 1940 to the present. She was no stranger to royalty; she was Robbinsdales high school homecoming queen. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. In addition to the Queen, other Aquatennial royalty include: Ambassadors, the . This event features approximately. Ambassadors: Abby Johnson | Lex Eix | Karlye Garrison Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. 3 (Summer 1989): 23-27. Karen Morrison, Miss U.S.A. was a special guest at the coronation. Princesses: Jayne Ubl | Jodie Raymaker 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. Princess Patti was an honored guest atOktoberfest! The name "Aquatennial" was chosen by contest to highlight the abundance of lakes, rivers, and parks around Minneapolis. In Hennepin County History, vol. The spotlight that evening in Anoka belonged to 17-year-old Ruth Herbold, the daughter of a minister and a nurses aide. 1995-96 Northeast Minneapolis Royalty. learn about Minneapolis' history at the Mill City Museum, enjoy a morning at the Mill City Farmers Market or a leisurely afternoon at Gold Medal Park. Miss Anoka: Annette St. Dennis | Cay Dunning Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention What's this item about? Please stop by the Museum to learn more. The Aquatennial was conceived as part of the long-running effort by political and business leaders to remake the image of the city, which had been battered by violent labor strife, municipal corruption and racial violence in the first decades of the twentieth century. Click here to donate today. 2021-22 Aquatennial Senior Queen and Crystal resident Lois Fredericks. She is so grateful to be with the Minneapolis Aquatennial as Captain and help spread Aquatennial magic this year. Julie Moore, the daughter of Ruth (Herbold) and Fred Moore and was only 6 years old when selected. Masks are optional while visiting the Museum. Thismeant no lights and no music. Weknow Mary and Cindy reigned as princesses during the 1969 festival andwe think they continued to represent Anoka in 1970. There was no operating program for the years 1948-1960. Then our dresses were placed over the contraption. Len Jacobsson, another member of the Aqua Jesters, who performed at events like the Aquatennial, suggested that people who have a fear of clowns may have been embarrassed by one in the past. 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) |. hat's this item about? CREATIVE. So, too, have been its royalty, including the festival's Queen of the Lakes. Miss Anoka: Nancy Lyke Kneefe The article statesthat Mrs. Erickson thought, we would have more potential help, but if the business community does not care, why should we?. When Annette became the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes, Cay became Anokas new queen at a homecoming reception in Annettes honor. 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! Mass Market Paperback. Location: Ukrainian Event Center, 301 Main St. NE. The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is a nonprofit Section 501(c)(3) public charity focusing on Community, Leadership and Scholarship . UPDATE: Just weeks before giving up her crown for Miss Cokato, reigning royalty Emily McConkey was crowned an Aquatennial princess at the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes coronation at the Tedd Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota Campus Friday evening. In those formative years, he dreamed of building a milk carton boat for the Aquatennial Boat Races. Erin represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2011. Ambassadors: Cassie Nigh | Jenny Regenscheid | Erin (Messer) Echternach Princesses: Lynanne McCrady | Vicki Frank. She enjoys hiking, fishing, and archery. Ambassadors: Chloe Reimringer | Lauren (Springer) Sieben | Skylar Baranowski Ambassadors: Alyssa (Rogers) Erlandson | Janelle (Colstrom) Craft | Taryn Ladyka Jeff DeKeuster - Visiting Dignitaries. This marked the first year of acting leadership by Katrina Funder. . 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. She traveled 150,000 miles and made 600 appearances from Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Lima, Peru. Hennepin County History 48, no. The photo here, part of our extensive historic Aquatennial collection, was taken during a hot week in August. Play Now. The 2009 festival attracted 52 candidates who all went through the candidate program. the Queen of the Lakes contest has been an Aquatennial mainstay . The committee chose a king and a queen from each elementary school, and Miss Anoka was awarded a sash. 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