Ambassadors: Crystal (Geist-Lindberg) Scott | Mariah (Albertson) Johnson | Kelli (Goodwin) Erickson The Minneapolis Aquatennial is a summertime celebration that started in 1940 as a way to boost the profile of the city. 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. Mary Jane Gustafson, There is lot more to clowning than meets eye, Newspaper Clipping from Clowns Folder at Hennepin History Museum. Gill & Lois Dullinger chaperoned Kristin to Japan in 1991, Miss Anoka: Sheila Goepferd Described as one who adored the Aquatennial, Eva stayed connected with past Aquatennial ambassadors by attending the Past Queens Reception during the Aquatennial Festival each year. "Crowning Memories and Lost Images: The Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes," by Judy Mellin. Lisa Franxman has extensive knowledge earned over 20 plus years in the banking and finance industry. . 1969-70 Miss Rockford- Diane (Yonak) Welzien. On Exhibit; Programs & Events; Digital Gallery Founded in 1956, it is one of the longest running community festivals in Minnesota. 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. 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. 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. The next year will be in 2022. She was at the time an 18 year old nursing student from Robbinsdale. All of her characteristics provide balance and perspective along with rich experiences that make her grounded and grateful. Judy Penney, a 19-year old language student at the University of Minnesota and a retail clerk at the Purple Door gift shop (then located at Lake Street and Holmes Avenue), was crowned the Aquatennials 1956 Queen of the Lakes. Princesses: Marilyn Potter | Mary Ellen Kemske Written by HHM intern Caitlin Crowley. (Minneapolis, Minn.) On Saturday, July 23, the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization named the 2023 Minneapolis Queen of the Lakes, and Aquatennial Princesses at the ambassador coronation: Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes: Kaia Schomburg of Northfield, MN, Aquatennial Princess: Kezia Lee of Cokato, MN, Aquatennial Princess: Brooklyn Werner of Gibbon, MN. 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. Use the Search bar to find a specific name, theme or title., Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, Copyright 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) |Privacy, Copyright 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) |. This year marked the last for the acting leadership of Sharolyn Carlson and Sonja Weiler. Clubhouse: The antebellum-style . 48, no. 1953 Pioneer Days- Ardy (Lambert) Westerhaus. Miss Anoka: Jean Hoogestraat Princesses: Pamela Mason | Shelly (Heinen) Ferris Sharolyn Carlson - Appearances. Miss Anoka: Joyce (Neumann) Anderstrom Please click here to make a financial contribution to help us to preserve and share this important local historical resource. In those formative years, he dreamed of building a milk carton boat for the Aquatennial Boat Races. Please stop by the Museum to learn more. Mary Gallagher and Cindy Mealhouse were crowned new princessesduring a public reception in July to honor the newly crowned AquatennialQueen of the Lakes 1970 and Miss Anoka 1969, Annette St. Dennis. Ambassadors: Chloe Reimringer | Lauren (Springer) Sieben | Skylar Baranowski Marianne Muehlbauer and Linda Stuart-Julig chaperoned Gretchen to Japan in 1995. Princess Cay and Princess Sally each received $25 and a cosmetic kit. Story. But just weeks later, Nancy announced her own engagement! During the 1950s, the Queen of the Lakes traveled more than 100,000 miles annually! Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. A student at Hamline University, Gail was also Hamline Snow Queen. Ariana Velishek who previously served as Miss Jordan in 2019-2020, is vying for the title of . No princesses were crownedin this year. MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL AMBASSADOR ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES 2023 . Here at Lisa has three adult children and one granddaughter and currently resides in Rosemount with her daughter, Danielle. Ambassadors: Lexi Bergevin | Katrina (Funder) Weight | Becca (Jarson) Walker Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Princesses: Mary Kay Wigdahl | Peggy Coleman Ruth married Fred Moore, who was a prominent businessman and schoolboard president in 1935. Ambassador from Northfield Named Queen of the Lakes; Princesses Hail from Cokato and Gibbon (Minneapolis, Minn.) On Saturday, July 23, the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization named the 2023 Minneapolis Queen of the Lakes, and Aquatennial Princesses at the ambassador coronation: Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes: Kaia Schomburg of Northfield, MN Aquatennial Princess: Kezia Lee of . Her fiance remained stationed in California, however, and Nancys wedding did not take place until after she had served out the rest of her reign and crowned her successor. MISSION & HISTORY; LEADERSHIP; AAO SHOP; AAO NEWS; AMBASSADORS. Mr. & Mrs. Erickson announced their retirement from starting up and building the program in 1961. Past/current royalty are as follows: Bert Baston: Baston resumed . . Nichelle Hackert - Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 2007. Ambassadors: Hailee (Gifford) Brush | Anna (Walch) Horsch | Grace (Watson) Grittner 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. Known to many as The Best Days of Summer , events include a parade, marathons, performances, like music, special festivities and of course, water activities like canoeing and a water ski show. More info. 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. Sally & Ron Nordin chaperoned Jennifer to Japan in 1993. . Princesses: Andrea Scott | Christine Steinke | Gretchen (Wagner) Nealon Here at Hennepin History Museum, our extensive historic Aquatennial collection has extensive files filled with historic photographs, scrapbooks, coronation gowns, and crowns associated with the Queen of the Lakes. Nichelle Hackert had the exciting task of crowning her friend at the Queen of the Lakes Coronation. Anokas middle school building was named afterFred Moore. 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. Sonja Weiler and Sharolyn Carlson take on the leadership role; they were young enough to be candidates with Amy, Christine and Laura. With Bernard Giquel, Jack Doroshow, Jim Dine, Rachel Harlow. Preserving and maintaining the Historic Aquatennial Collection takes resources and money. In 1940, Eva Brunson Steiner served as the first Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. So, too, have been its royalty, including the festival's Queen of the Lakes. Miss Dominion of Canada 1979, Catherine MacKintosh, was a special guest at the coronation. Cloud, Queen of the Lakes Pamela Jo Albinson Anoka, Princess Darlene Anderson St. Louis Park, Queen of the Lakes Judy Mellin Colby Miss Flame, Princess Judith Nelson Mattison Svenskarnas Dag, Princess Marlene Rignell Rachie East Minneapolis, Queen of the Lakes Gail Nygaard Anderson Willmar, Princess Marsha Gaviser Miss U. of M. Engineers Day. They have three fantastic daughters, Anna (Andrew), Sarah, and Laura. At Drake, he oversees the commercial, consumer, and mortgage lending production teams. 2022 Aqua Crew. Join us for the Aquatennial's CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade, set to take place Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. on Nicollet beginning at 12th Street and running to 4th Street. Cloud, Queen of the Lakes Patty McLane Parker The Dayton Company, Queen of the Lakes Ruth Tolman Hellend St. Ambassadors: Katelyn Regenscheid | Brenna Morgan | Taylor Nelson The Queen of the Lakes played an important role in the Aquatennial festival, providing a dose of pageantry that enthralled audiences across the state and the world. In 2018 she was selected as Miss Hutchinson and Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Miss Congeniality. 1951s Queen of the Lakes Helen Stoffer originally competed as Golden Valleys 1950 Lilac Queen. The average age at time of marriage also dropped. The Queen of the. Find Minneapolis Aquatennial stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Described as one who adored the Aquatennial, Eva stayed connected with past Aquatennial ambassadors by attending the Past Queens Reception during the Aquatennial Festival each year. (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson). Amy represents Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Program. 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. 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. Enjoy AquaTivities. Miss Anoka: Ruth Herbold Moore Scotts theme for 2023 is "Make a Difference", which he is excited to live and instill this entire year. Cloud, Queen of the Lakes Marilyn Lindstrom Joliffe - Army, Queen of the Lakes Nancy Thom Engelbert* - Womens Army Corps, Queen of the Lakes Patty Carlson Manheim Coast Guard, Queen of the Lakes Barbara Matson Woodward - Navy, Queen of the Lakes Vivian Hofstad Semple Miss Sears Robuck Company, 1941 - Visit and Take Part in the 1941 Aquatennial, Queen of the Lakes Eva Brunson Steiner Miss Northwestern Bell*, Queen of the Lakes Joyce Moen Herrick* Fergus Falls. Miss Anoka: Front: Jennifer (Barry) Kulm Miss Anoka: Sara (LaDue) Narr 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Hennepin History Museum Aquatennial Exhibit . + $4.99 shipping. Mo was born in Minneapolis to George B. Wagner and Luverne Alice Wagner. She was no stranger to royalty; she was Robbinsdales high school homecoming queen. Location: Ukrainian Event Center, 301 Main St. NE. Photo Royalty Beautiful Women Crowns Princess King 8x10 Vintage Image Original. 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. She left only a few weeks later to run for Minneapolis Queen ofthe Lakes where she was crowned the 1962 Queen of the Lakes! ", Pam Albinson, Queen of the Lakes 1962 and Aquatennial Historian, noted Eva's passing as an, "end of an era because she is the last of the first royal party for Americas Greatest Summer Festival. This marked the last year of acting leadership for Angie Springer. The decision was made not to replace her that year. During the 1950s, the Queen of the Lakes traveled more than 100,000 miles annually! Miss Anoka: Diane Sanasac The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization sent flowers by Donato's Floral to the Memorial service on behalf of AAO's Members, Alumni and Supporters. In addition to the interview process, the candidates also participated in leadership and personal development, and other unique experiences throughout the week. A student at Hamline University, Gail was also Hamline Snow Queen. Her father Jerry Sisk was a Aquatennial Vice Commodore of Hospitality during 1981-1983 and remembers that he brought her to her first parade in Le Sueur while escorting the Queen of the Lakes that day. Pamela Albinsons homecoming included crowning her successor, Marilyn Roden. Princesses: Carla Gustafson | Kari (Arthur) Carlson, Miss Anoka: Susan (Svitak) Carey 2002 marks the first year of the Anoka Royal Ambassador Program. Above: Aqua Jester Mike Hogan used this trunk at Aquatennials from the 1950s to the 1990s. Heidi Wells steps away from running the program after five years. Masks are optional while visiting the Museum. Past month; fast shipping great experience. The Anoka Halloween Royal Ambassador Program supports the growth and development of young women in Anoka through scholarship, achievement, and grace. Play Now. Princesses: Charlene Bias | Teresa Burnham. 2021 Copyright - Anoka Royalty Ambassador Program | All Rights Reserved. Aquatennial: 50 Fabulous Years, Queen of the Lakes Barbara Stockdill Golden Valley, Queen of the Lakes Jennifer Tolrud Richfield, Princess Kerri Heckenlaible East Bethel, Queen of the Lakes Sandra Polesky Sleepy Eye, Queen of the Lakes Julie Melin Miss Sons of Norway, 1985 - Between Friends/Entre Amis: A Salute to Canada. She insisted that Pamela enter the Miss Anoka contest for the owners of the shop. Amber Watkins 2021 Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess. File history. Early Queens were typically sponsored by businesses; in 1970, the switch was made to candidates representing communities. And Waterama was off and running! Past month; Great find. Crystal, Mariah, & Kelli were the first group in Anokas history of royalty to reign as equally serving ambassadors. Eva requested memorials be made in her name to the AAO Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Program. LuAnn Simms with local broadcaster Bob DeHaven. Children grow up seeing clown imagery with familiar characters like Ronald McDonald and the famous red clown noses sold to benefit charity. Try out the Aquatennial Scavenger Hunt! Princesses: Chris (LaSalle) Sather | Peggy Taylor, Miss Anoka: Barbara (Klein) Johnson 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. Princesses: Cynthia Ann Holasz | Jill Brock Princesses: Maria Lindberg | Michelle Gustafson Aquatennial has hosted politicians, celebrities, and news attention throughout its history. Full bios can be found here. The name "Aquatennial" was chosen by contest to highlight the abundance of lakes, rivers, and parks around Minneapolis. Brenna represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2012. Wold had an entire week of events, judging and personal and . Recent Boards {{ board.name }} {{ board.total_asset_count }} View all Boards View all Sets . Shown here are a representative sampling of some of the reigning Queen of the Lakes from years gone by. With fewer clowns comes fewer visits to places with people in need of some cheerful clowns, especially nursing homes and hospitals. Tammy McCanna is no stranger to the festival world. Laura and her sister, Carrie (1986), were both crowned an Anoka Princess and selected as Miss Congeniality by their peers. 50 Queen of the Lakes Scholarship Program candidates who represent. Princesses: Erin (Boelter) Dennie | Amy Smith The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is excited to introduce the 2023 Commodore and Captains! Kate represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial, Ambassadors: Nichelle Hackert | Sarah (Beck-Esmay) Hoover | Christina (McSherry) Johnson THANK YOU TO OUR AQUATENNIAL PARTNERS The Minneapolis . The Commodore and Captains serve as official escorts and mentors for the Queen of the Lakes and Princesses throughout the year. 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. And she will always belong to the family of past queens, who volunteer at events and hold periodic lunches. Wayne Ellingson - Treasurer. Miss Anoka: Nettie Pohlman Jim & Carol Gerber chaperoned Kristi to Japan in 1990. Box 128 | Anoka, MN 55303. Queen Patricia Kelzer represented the Shakopee Jaycees. Princesses: Molly Rowe | Kelly McCall | Lanise Olson Patricia Kelzer, 1972 (with Minneapolis Mayor Charles Stenvig). Scott prides himself on being a family first man, he has been married for thirty-six years to his wonderful wife, Carol. She comes to HHM through the Minnesota Historical Societys ACTC extern program. Princesses: Justine (Riley) Rapuano | Erica Rose | Kimarr (Smith) Lee Diane was crowned on July 25, 1967. 3 (Summer 1989): 23-27. In July, 20 year old JoAnn Melberg (pictured above courtesy of Sheldon Smith), the Sweetheart of Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Minnesota and Robbinsdale's Queen of the Lakes candidate was crowned as the 1953 Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen. Emcees at the Queen of the Lakes Coronation were Cedric Adams and . In 2015 she was the Hutchinson High School Homecoming Queen. If you know what happened during this time, please e-mailAnokaRoyalty@gmail.comand share the story. PO Box 580737 According to Katie Humphrey at the Star Tribune, community members in both Saint Paul and Minneapolis formed separate clown groups after World War II to perform at festivals. Hennepin History Museum is home to an extensive historic Aquatennial collection. Preserving and maintaining the Historic Aquatennial Collection takes resources and money. Jean Johnson Aquatennial Queen Auditorium Floor 8x10 Image Vintage Press Photo. Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. She enjoyed reminiscing with fellow alumni and welcoming the newest former Queen of the Lakes into the group. She is so grateful to be with the Minneapolis Aquatennial as Captain and help spread Aquatennial magic this year. Princesses: Karen George | Karen Kind (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson) Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. 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. While representing the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis as the Uptown Commercial Clubs official Miss Uptown Aquatennial candidate, Judy lived with her parents in nearby St. Louis Park. Nancy Thom, shown above, took over the royal duties. Princesses: Janae Foss | Lynn Marie Reiners 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. . 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. Clem Gruber was the Queen Committee Chairman andKen Peterson was Master of Ceremonies. Miss U.S.A. 1976, Barbara Peterson was a special guest at the coronation. Princesses: Beth McArdle | Tamara Griffin The committee chose a king and a queen from each elementary school, and Miss Anoka was awarded a sash. Memorials can also be made online at www.aquatennialambassadors.com/scholarship. Miss Anoka: Mary Gallagher Chin, Richard. Sharolyn (Frampton) Caplette Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of theLakes 1978. Checks made out to the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization may be sent to: Aquatennial Ambassador Organization Try to identify some of the most iconic locations in the city. Because of the low interest level of college-aged women, Anoka Halloween opened up the requirements to include female Anoka High School Seniors. 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. Join us for a top 5 annual fireworks display on Saturday, July 22, 2023. 1951s Queen of the Lakes Helen Stoffer originally competed as Golden Valleys 1950 Lilac Queen. Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. "After Being Axed, the Popular Milk Carton Boat Race Returns to Minneapolis." . Jul 22 Target Fireworks. 100 South 1st Street Hennepin County History 48, no. The Queen of the Lakes played an important role in the Aquatennial festival, providing a dose of pageantry that enthralled audiences across the state and the world. Then our dresses were placed over the contraption. Photo courtesy Pam Albinson . Katie represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2004. 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. Crystal represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2003. Ambassadors:Athena Galvan | Katie (Greene) Greene-Schultz | Andrea Jennings She graduated from University of Minnesota and is involved as the Academic Advisor of her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta at the U of MN. In 2012, Jenny, stepped into a leadership role of running the Anoka Royal Ambassador Program. The Aquatennial Festival was launched in 1939 as part of this broader public relations effort. Marilyn was also a candidate for the Queen on the Lakes program duringthe 1962 Aquatennial, which ran from July 12- July 20. The . At Anokas parade Athena, Katie, and Andrea rode with the candidates on their lit float. Diane, Kathy,and Karen reigned over 1967 Anoka Halloween and 1968 AnokaHalloween. In addition to her work, Lisa takes an active role in service to the community by doing her part to keep it vibrant and healthy. Princesses: Colleen Hegarty | Kimberly Erickson The new float, built by Jim Rootes, Pat Minor, and Gary Munkholm, made its debut at the St. Francis Pioneer Days Parade. About Aquatennial. Later, Humphrey wrote, a womens clown group called the Powder Puffs was formed because females were not allowed to join the male troupes. Carla Gustafson | Kari (Arthur) Carlson, Carrie (Erickson) Carlson | Kari (Smith) Rusert. The picnics were a celebration of a revolutionary victory and a turning point in American history. Princesses: Connie (Jedneak) High | Mindy Kennen | Karla (Heinen) Anderla. Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. Anokas middle school building was named afterFred Moore. Please consider making a gift to support the preservation of local history for current and future generations. She traveled 150,000 miles and made 600 appearances from Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Lima, Peru. Miss Anoka: Pamela Jo Albsinson Polly Benson Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1984. No one made the connection that Ruth Herbold Moore had been MissAnoka 1933 and she didnt publicize it. 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. Miss Anoka: Nancy (Purcell) Anderson | Diane (Sather) Gramstad In the case of Queens Margaret Cary and Nancy Thum (above), the collection and its stories provides a peek at what it was like to be a young adult in World War II-era Minnesota. Princesses: Mary Kay Ghostley | Patricia Guy 3 (Summer 2002): 4-34. Share This . 2021 - The Best Days of Summer- Live in the Moment, Queen of the Lakes Elise Toussaint - North Branch. Ambassador from Northfield Named Queen of the Lakes; Princesses Hail from Cokato and Gibbon. Ambassadors: Amy (Hastings) Skatula | Kristin (Benson) Hazeman | Tzvetelina Pramatarov Princesses: Elizabeth Dietz | Kim Podany Not uncommon in Twin Cities history, a friendly sibling rivalry between Minneapolis and Saint Paul seems to have arisen even with their clown troupes. The festival of 2007 attracted 45 candidates, twice as many as the program attracted the year before! Here we have the cover from the Aqua Follies program from 1946. Here at Katie also . Originating in 1940, the Minneapolis Aquatennial is an annual event which highlights the summer activities in and around the lakes and rivers of the City of Minneapolis. Queen of the Lakes Carolyn Meyer - Northfield. She was at the time an 18 year old nursing student from Robbinsdale. Lakes Coronation is where the 2010 Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial. RMGXFMGD - Beauty Queens wave from old buses during the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade past the state capital building July 23, 2015 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. # museum history# Once at MIA# Queen of Lakes# StoriesMIA. 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. 3 (Summer 2002): pp. Jeff DeKeuster - Visiting Dignitaries. 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. Miss Anoka: Annette St. Dennis | Cay Dunning Miss Anoka: Terrianne McNaughton 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. 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. She is also a member of the St Louis Park Parktacular Festival committee helping with special events. Reta Stewart, Clown ministry draws appreciative audiences, Newspaper Clipping from Clowns Folder at Hennepin History Museum, April 21, 1986. The photo here, part of our extensive historic Aquatennial collection, was taken during a hot week in August. Princesses: Lynanne McCrady | Vicki Frank. Perhaps no surprise, the eligible young Aquatennial royals also found love and chose marriage. Gary Schaak - Ambassadors. They crowned the 1969 royalty during the 1968 festival. The Dating Game (a popular dating show at the time) had a grand prize featuring a trip to the 1970 Anoka Halloween festival. Thats just a handful of photographs from our extensive collection of materials related to all aspects of the Aquatennial, including its Queen of the Lakes program. And here we have a cartographic guide to the second Aquatennial festival, which was held July 20-28, 1940. Now in its 64th year, Glenwood Waterama has been pleasing crowds for generations. Patricia Kelzer, 1972 (with Minneapolis Mayor Charles Stenvig). A history of royalty . File: Queen of the Lakes, Helen Jane Stoffer, Aquatennial Commodore Evald C. Bank and President, Theodore B. Knudson . These experiences included visiting Minneapolis hallmarks and events like The Womans Club of Minneapolis, the Aquatennial Parade, and Aquatennial Fireworks. Princesses: Debbie Dunn | Rochelle Struck, Miss Anoka: Julia (Cleath) Cox 1952. Maria & Tom Jenson chaperoned Neysa and Sara (1995) to Japan in 1997. 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