Princesses: Acacia (Mekosch) Sieling | Emily (Tenquist) Hunter. Patricia Kelzer, 1972 (with Minneapolis Mayor Charles Stenvig). Hennepin History Museum is home to the historic Aquatennial collection. On Exhibit; Programs & Events; Digital Gallery The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is excited to introduce the 2023 Commodore and Captains! Laura and her sister, Carrie (1986), were both crowned an Anoka Princess and selected as Miss Congeniality by their peers. "Crowning Memories and Lost Images: The Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes." Hennepin History 61, no. Katie Nelson crowned the 2007 Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes - the former Miss Robbinsdale, Jessica Gaulke - on Friday night, while her sister Kayla, one of 49 participants in the coronation, watched. Sharyn Jackson, Minnesota clowns distraught over creepy clown craze: Professional clowns are disheartened that their image is being used as a fear factor, Star Tribune, October 12, 2016. 1960 Queen of the Lakes Gail Nygaard originally served as Miss Willmar although at the time of her coronation her family had relocated to Minneapolis, where her father was minister of Simpson Methodist Church. In 2015 she was the Hutchinson High School Homecoming Queen. The program ended up attracting 25 candidates for the 2004 festival. Community celebrations are special to Scott. 48, no. Ambassadors: Emily Gabrielson | Kaitlyn Mateychuk | Morgan Lindquist Aquatennial was a virtual event in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Jim & Carol Gerber chaperoned Kristi to Japan in 1990. Miss Anoka: Diane Sanasac In 1961, Mr. & Mrs. Rex Erickson decided to bring back the Miss Anoka Contest after over a decade since the last choosing of a king and queen, when the contestants were elementary school students. $19.99. Nichelle Hackert Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 2007. MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Former Miss Delano Alex Forster gets to continue living her dream after being crowned the 2010 Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes and named Miss Congeniality at the Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota Campus Friday night. Checks made out to the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization may be sent to: Aquatennial Ambassador Organization Ambassadors: Katelyn Regenscheid | Brenna Morgan | Taylor Nelson (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson) Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. 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. 3 (Summer 1989): pp. She was no stranger to royalty; she was Robbinsdales high school homecoming queen. The decision was made not to replace her that year. Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Princesses: Carla Gustafson | Kari (Arthur) Carlson, Miss Anoka: Susan (Svitak) Carey Hennepin County's famous Aquatennial has been part of the Minneapolis summer since 1940. Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. Nettie left for Army Boot Camp shortly after crowning Christine (1998), Miss Anoka: Christine Weber The Minneapolis Aquatennial originated in 1940 as an annual multi-day outdoor event celebrating the city's famous lakes, streams and rivers. In 2012, Chelsea, stepped into a leadership role of running the Anoka Royal Ambassador Program. . Fun on-the-go activities for the whole family . Miss Anoka: Sharolyn (Frampton) Caplette | Kelly (Lundquist) Fenwick A new Anoka Princess was named, too, Peggy Coleman. Jul 23, 2010. Ambassadors: Abby Johnson | Lex Eix | Karlye Garrison Aquatennial has hosted politicians, celebrities, and news attention throughout its history. Forster, a 2008 graduate of Delano High School, is the . Please stop by the Museum to learn more. It was also at this event two new princesses were named and crowned, Mary Gallagher and Cindy Mealhouse. In her spare time, Tammy plays guitar and sings with a contemporary choir in her church. Alexandra Award recipient: Claire Tembreull. Anokas middle school building was named afterFred Moore. Princesses: Andrea Scott | Christine Steinke | Gretchen (Wagner) Nealon Above: Aqua Jester Mike Hogan used this trunk at Aquatennials from the 1950s to the 1990s. Gary Schaak - Ambassadors. Miss Anoka: Julie Moore Because of the Depression and the war years Miss Anoka pageant did nottake place until 1947 when her 6-year old daughter was crowned MissAnoka 1947. 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. Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. If you know what happened during this time, please e-mailAnokaRoyalty@gmail.comand share the story. Ron & Pat Ward chaperoned Melinda to Japan in 1989, Christine (Jones) Lindquist | Jennifer Schlueter, Melanie Kalbow | Jennifer (Foss) Gilliland, Gill & Lois Dullinger chaperoned Kristin to Japan in 1991, Connie (Jedneak) High | Mindy Kennen |, Amy Mefford | Maggie Ward | Janelle Bittman, Molly Rowe | Kelly McCall | Lanise Olson, Andrea Scott | Christine Steinke | Gretchen (Wagner) Nealon, Justine (Riley) Rapuano | Erica Rose | Kimarr (Smith) Lee, Sarah (Foss) Stritesky | Tammy (Gray) Ramberg | Genny Emery, Amy represents Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Program. A student at Hamline University, Gail was also Hamline Snow Queen. Ambassadors: Lexi Bergevin | Katrina (Funder) Weight | Becca (Jarson) Walker The very first year, organizers hoped to attract between 5,000-10,000 people to the festivitiesand ended up hosting 23,000. Ambassadors: Emma (Silbemagel) Port | Maddy (Kirchen) Wieczorek | Monica Sjodin During the 1940s, the Aquatennial Queen of Lakes rules were clear: married women were not eligible to run for or to hold the title of Queen of the Lakes. Princesses: Charlene Bias | Teresa Burnham. Despite performing for laughs, many clowns take their craft seriously, working to perfect their appearance and comedic act. Date/Time Thumbnail Dimensions User Comment; current: 21:50, 21 February 2019: 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. Karen George served as President of Anoka Halloween, Inc. in 2008 & 2009, and as a Minneapolis Aquatennial Captain in 2014. McGuire Sisters; Photo courtesy Pam Albinson, Hennepin History Museum . The committee this yeardecided to make it public. In a professional capacity, Scott serves as Senior Vice President/Chief Banking Officer/Shareholder at Drake Bank. . The decision was made this year that the Queen Coronation would be heldin conjunction with Anoka Halloween Festivities, in October. 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. Emcees at the Queen of the Lakes Coronation were Cedric Adams and . This was the first time in the history of Aquatennial that the alternate envelope was opened because an ambassador stepped down. Lisa Franxman has extensive knowledge earned over 20 plus years in the banking and finance industry. Try out the Aquatennial Scavenger Hunt! Miss Anoka: Amy (Krochalk) Ceglio USPS membership was 81,689 as of Feb 1 and would reach 86,000. In 2018 she was selected as Miss Hutchinson and Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Miss Congeniality. The Dating Game (a popular dating show at the time) had a grand prize featuring a trip to the 1970 Anoka Halloween festival. Miss Dominion of Canada 1979, Catherine MacKintosh, was a special guest at the coronation. 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) |. Miss Anoka: Lynn Johana (Danz) Kaye Ambassadors: Cassie Nigh | Jenny Regenscheid | Erin (Messer) Echternach Miss Janet Johnson, 22, Minneapolis Aquatennial queen of the lakes, was chosen from 40 of . The Anoka Halloween Royal Ambassador Program supports the growth and development of young women in Anoka through scholarship, achievement, and grace. In addition to the interview process, the candidates also participated in leadership and personal development, and other unique experiences throughout the week. Minneapolis, MN 55458. Below is a listing of the past Queens that have recieved a title with this organization. Tammy serves as a board member for the St. Louis Park Dollars for Scholars program which raise. No princesses were crownedin this year. Princesses: Karen George | Karen Kind Tzvetelina Pramatarov- Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 2008 & Minneapolis Aquatennial Miss Congeniality. Princesses: Maria Lindberg | Michelle Gustafson In response to the authenticity of the creepy clowns that were cropping up last year, performer Fred Ozzie Baisch pointed to their lack of dedication, saying, No self-respecting clown would appear in a rubber mask.. Scott has an MBA in Business Administration Management from the University of St. Thomas and a bachelors degree in accounting from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Mass Market Paperback. Ruth married Fred Moore, who was a prominent businessman and schoolboard president in 1935. Here at Diane was crowned on July 25, 1967. 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. Princesses: Amy Mefford | Maggie Ward | Janelle Bittman 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. -Taken from a 1987 Article inThe Anoka County Union. 1995-96 Northeast Minneapolis Royalty. RMGXFMGD - Beauty Queens wave from old buses during the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade past the state capital building July 23, 2015 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. 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