They crowned the 1969 royalty during the 1968 festival. Ambassadors: Crystal (Geist-Lindberg) Scott | Mariah (Albertson) Johnson | Kelli (Goodwin) Erickson 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. Sonja Weiler and Sharolyn Carlson take on the leadership role; they were young enough to be candidates with Amy, Christine and Laura. The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is a nonprofit Section 501(c)(3) public charity focusing on Community, Leadership and Scholarship . Miss U.S.A. 1976, Barbara Peterson was a special guest at the coronation. Ambassador from Northfield Named Queen of the Lakes; Princesses Hail from Cokato and Gibbon. Jul 22 Target Fireworks. Because of the low interest level of college-aged women, Anoka Halloween opened up the requirements to include female Anoka High School Seniors. Hennepin County History 48, no. . Its unknown why Miss Anoka, Nancy (Lyke) Kneefe didnt represent Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Miss Anoka: Mary Gallagher Princesses: Melanie Kalbow | Jennifer (Foss) Gilliland Early Queens were typically sponsored by businesses; in 1970, the switch was made to candidates representing communities. Polly Benson Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1984. Ambassadors: Cassie Nigh | Jenny Regenscheid | Erin (Messer) Echternach Minneapolis Aquatennial: The beginning. The Minneapolis Aquatennial is a summertime celebration that started in 1940 as a way to boost the profile of the city. Sally & Ron Nordin chaperoned Jennifer to Japan in 1993. Mo was born in Minneapolis to George B. Wagner and Luverne Alice Wagner. Frontier Days celebrates the cowboy traditions of the west with a rodeo, parade and fair. Lexi represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2013. Princesses: Kathleen Carter | Kathy Landberg | Sharon Larrabee (In Memoriam) This year, 37 candidates participated in the candidate program. Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Miss Dominion of Canada, Deborah Tone, was a guest at the coronation. Al Sicherman, Class Clown, Star Tribune, December 29, 1991. The Minneapolis Aquatennial is an annual outdoor event held in the U.S. city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the third full week of July.Originating in 1940, the Minneapolis Aquatennial celebrates the city's famous lakes, rivers, and streams. Nichelle Hackert - Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 2007. Miss Anoka: Nancy Lyke Kneefe USPS membership was 81,689 as of Feb 1 and would reach 86,000. The Anoka Halloween Royal Ambassador Program supports the growth and development of young women in Anoka through scholarship, achievement, and grace. Princesses: Andrea Scott | Christine Steinke | Gretchen (Wagner) Nealon More info. This year also marked the first time a third princess was announced, Patricia Joy Danielson. Karen Morrison, Miss U.S.A. was a special guest at the coronation. Sara (LaDue) Narr Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1997. From left to right: Captain Tammy McCanna, Commodore Scott Swenson. The photo here, part of our extensive historic Aquatennial collection, was taken during a hot week in August. 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. 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. 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. Erin represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2011. There was no operating program for the years 1948-1960. 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. Home; Visit; Exhibits & Programs. MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL AMBASSADOR ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES 2023 QUEEN OF THE LAKES AND PRINCESSES, Earlier in the week, the 2023 Commodore and Captains were revealed: Scott Swenson will serve as Commodore; Lisa Franxman and Tammy McCanna will be Captains. . As the 2006 queen, Katie represented Minneapolis and the state over the past year. 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. 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.. 1995-96 Northeast Minneapolis Royalty. Free shipping for many products! Then our dresses were placed over the contraption. The committee this yeardecided to make it public. Alexandra Award recipient: Karlye Garrison. Princesses: Carrie (Erickson) Carlson | Kari (Smith) Rusert. Princesses: Connie (Jedneak) High | Mindy Kennen | Karla (Heinen) Anderla. She traveled 150,000 miles and made 600 appearances from Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Lima, Peru. Miss Anoka: Tracey (Richards) Herold Program History. 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. As the first Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes to reign over the festival, she embodied the Aquatennial spirit; being both regal and graceful. This event features approximately. 1951s Queen of the Lakes Helen Stoffer originally competed as Golden Valleys 1950 Lilac Queen. F . Were not sure if a coronation pageant took place this year. Claire will represent Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2023. Miss Dominion of Canada 1979, Catherine MacKintosh, was a special guest at the coronation. Princesses: Sarah (Foss) Stritesky | Tammy (Gray) Ramberg | Genny Emery Miss Anoka: Diane Sanasac After Nancy was crowned an Aquatennial Princess she was welcomed home and crowned a new Miss Anoka, Diane. Ambassadors: Katelyn Regenscheid | Brenna Morgan | Taylor Nelson Nancy Thom, shown above, took over the royal duties. The decision was made this year that the Queen Coronation would be heldin conjunction with Anoka Halloween Festivities, in October. Eva requested memorials be made in her name to the AAO Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Program. She was no stranger to royalty; she was Robbinsdales high school homecoming queen. 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. Image is from the collection of the Hennepin History . 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. The very next day the 1967 Anoka Royalty was selected. Princesses: Charlene Bias | Teresa Burnham. 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. 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: Debbie Liffrig | Dena Olstead 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. Nancy was the first Anokan to wear the Aquatennial crown that is still used today. Patricia Kelzer, 1972 (with Minneapolis Mayor Charles Stenvig). 1969-70 Miss Rockford- Diane (Yonak) Welzien. In 2012, Chelsea, stepped into a leadership role of running the Anoka Royal Ambassador Program. Records indicate Maryreigned as queen over the 1970 festival. Miss Anoka: Susan Hammer 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 addition, his family is active in All Saints Lutheran Church in Eagan. These experiences included visiting Minneapolis hallmarks and events like The Womans Club of Minneapolis, the Aquatennial Parade, and Aquatennial Fireworks. Amy represents Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Program. Kathleen Carter | Kathy Landberg | Sharon Larrabee (In Memoriam), Nancy (Purcell) Anderson | Diane (Sather) Gramstad, Kathy Mahany | Karen Brandell | Patti Danielson, Sally Bune | Mary Gallagher | Cindy Mealhouse, Marcia was named Minneapolis Aquatennial Congeniality, Sharolyn (Frampton) Caplette | Kelly (Lundquist) Fenwick. 1952. 1964 marked the first year theprogram had pictures of the candidates. To Pamelas surprise, she was crowned Miss Anoka from the 19 candidates. Wold had an entire week of events, judging and personal and . "Crowning Memories and Lost Images: The Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes." Hennepin History 61, no. 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. Joe & Diane Anderla chaperoned Jennifer to Japan in 1994. She is also a member of the St Louis Park Parktacular Festival committee helping with special events. With fewer clowns comes fewer visits to places with people in need of some cheerful clowns, especially nursing homes and hospitals. The Dating Game (a popular dating show at the time) had a grand prize featuring a trip to the 1970 Anoka Halloween festival. Forster, a 2008 graduate of Delano High School, is the . s funds for scholarships for St. Louis Park High School graduating seniors. The Anoka Halloween Royal Ambassador Program supports the growth and development of young women in Anoka through scholarship, achievement, and grace. 1989 marks the year when Anoka agreed to send their Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Candidate after she had completed her reign with Anoka. Clem Gruber was the Queen Committee Chairman andKen Peterson was Master of Ceremonies. This marked the first year of acting leadership by Katrina Funder. Sharolyn Carlson - Appearances. Miss Anoka: Nancy (Purcell) Anderson | Diane (Sather) Gramstad The 10-day July festival "was a big deal back then," said her son Bill. Submitted photo Mahli Wold at the Torchlight Parade with crown sister Princess Lilian from this past year's royalty. Click here to donate today. Miss Anoka: Nettie Pohlman Princess Patti was an honored guest atOktoberfest! This began a nearly 10-year gift of international goodwill extended to Anoka Halloween, Inc. Ralph & Elaine Petter chaperoned Martha to Japan in 1988. 2021 Copyright - Anoka Royalty Ambassador Program | All Rights Reserved. 48, no. 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 . Camps and classes such as the Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp and the Clowning Around class at Lakewood Community College were created to train aspiring performers. 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