Checks made out to the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization may be sent to: Aquatennial Ambassador Organization 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. The Minneapolis Aquatennial originated in 1940 as an annual multi-day outdoor event celebrating the city's famous lakes, streams and rivers. This year marked the first year for the acting leadership of Jennifer Regenscheid and Chelsea Tulupan. Miss Dominion of Canada 1979, Catherine MacKintosh, was a special guest at the coronation. She was involved with the St Louis Park Parktacular Ambassador program for 20 years and served as Co-Director for 5 years. Lisa has three adult children and one granddaughter and currently resides in Rosemount with her daughter, Danielle. 23-27. What makes it interesting? Here at $19.99. Tammy McCanna is no stranger to the festival world. The selection team considered a variety of criteria including professionalism, public speaking ability, current and future goals, education and co-curricular/extracurricular activities. Princesses: Debbie Liffrig | Dena Olstead Ambassadors: Bri (Floding) Olson | Brianna Lentner | Brooke Thonennes Today, membership is waning. Miss Anoka: Jean Hoogestraat She sank nine miles (14 km) off Sodus Point, New York on November 28, 1906. Crystal, Mariah, & Kelli were the first group in Anokas history of royalty to reign as equally serving ambassadors. Princesses: Erin (Boelter) Dennie | Amy Smith 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. To Pamelas surprise, she was crowned Miss Anoka from the 19 candidates. She wears her fathers Vice Commodore patch in his memory on her right sleeve. 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. Ambassadors: Martha LaBine | Amber Watkins | Abby Haubner Miss U.S.A. 1976, Barbara Peterson was a special guest at the coronation. With Bernard Giquel, Jack Doroshow, Jim Dine, Rachel Harlow. This same year Amandas sister, Katrina, was an ambassador. 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) |. Diane was crowned on July 25, 1967. About Aquatennial. As the first Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes to reign over the festival, she embodied the Aquatennial spirit; being both regal and graceful. 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. Princesses: Beth McArdle | Tamara Griffin She is so grateful to be with the Minneapolis Aquatennial as Captain and help spread Aquatennial magic this year. Erin represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2008. 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. Great price and will fit into my MOP collection. We think Queen Cayretired and Mary Gallegher and Cindy Mealhouse continued on as the 1970royalty. Miss Anoka: Amy (Krochalk) Ceglio Aquatennial was a virtual event in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Noteworthy Event: Prim and proper luncheon for all past Aquatennial Queens, held each July. The program ended up attracting 25 candidates for the 2004 festival. From left to right: Captain Tammy McCanna, Commodore Scott Swenson. . (SUBMITTED PHOTO) With 'lots of time,' Fredericks looks to make up for lost opportunities this past year. (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson). Lauren represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2018. The Anoka Royal Ambassador Program attracted a record number of candidates. Emily represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2015. Then our dresses were placed over the contraption. . 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. Hennepin History Museum is home to an extensive historic Aquatennial collection. Sara (LaDue) Narr Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1997. This was not only fun for them but also for Sharolyn and Sonja who drove the ambassadors through the parades. 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. By Jaimee Hood jhood@swpub.com. "Crowning Memories and Lost Images: The Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes." Hennepin History 61, no. Lois Fredericks, a Crystal resident for more than 50 years, was recently selected to represent the Minneapolis Aquatennial as the 2021-22 Senior Queen. USPS membership was 81,689 as of Feb 1 and would reach 86,000. F . Schomburg will now represent the City of Minneapolis across the state of Minnesota and North America, making over 250 appearances over the next year. Mr. & Mrs. Erickson announced their retirement from starting up and building the program in 1961. 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. Please click here to make a financial contribution to help us to preserve and share this important local historical resource. Since 202 Aquatennial has been produced by the Minneapolis Downtown Council, and is sponsored by local businesses. Its unknown why Miss Anoka, Nancy (Lyke) Kneefe didnt represent Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial. See all. 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. 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. Claire will represent Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2023. Memorials can also be made online at www.aquatennialambassadors.com/scholarship. A panel of judges choose the next year . In addition, his family is active in All Saints Lutheran Church in Eagan. Select from premium Minneapolis Aquatennial of the highest quality. 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 . This marked the first year of acting leadership for Megan Wells. Sonja Weiler - Candidates. 1995-96 Northeast Minneapolis Royalty. This was the first time in the history of Aquatennial that the alternate envelope was opened because an ambassador stepped down. Program History. And she will always belong to the family of past queens, who volunteer at events and hold periodic lunches. Miss Anoka: Annette St. Dennis | Cay Dunning Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The Queen of the. Miss Anoka: Mary Ann (Kohout) Schwalenberg Use the Decade Menu at the side of the screen to skip ahead in the list. Jul 22 Target Fireworks. Learn more about their professional, community and social lives in their bios below. + $4.99 shipping. Ambassadors: Crystal (Geist-Lindberg) Scott | Mariah (Albertson) Johnson | Kelli (Goodwin) Erickson Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. 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. 2002 marks the first year of the Anoka Royal Ambassador Program. Miss Anoka: Mary Gallagher A student at Hamline University, Gail was also Hamline Snow Queen. Mass Market Paperback. Lisa also sits on the Citizen Advisory Council for the Dakota County Sheriffs department. 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.. 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. hat's this item about? Ambassadors: Alyssa (Rogers) Erlandson | Janelle (Colstrom) Craft | Taryn Ladyka 4-34. She graduated from University of Minnesota and is involved as the Academic Advisor of her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta at the U of MN. History. In 2012, Jenny, stepped into a leadership role of running the Anoka Royal Ambassador Program. RMGXFMGD - Beauty Queens wave from old buses during the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade past the state capital building July 23, 2015 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. 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. The objects of this week come from a trunk donated by Mike Hogan, an Aqua Jester clown between 1950 and 1990. The 10-day July festival "was a big deal back then," said her son Bill. We will be featuring materials from our Aquatennial collection throughout July! Miss Anoka: Nancy Lyke Kneefe Princesses: Jayne Ubl | Jodie Raymaker Emcees at the Queen of the Lakes Coronation were Cedric Adams and . Queen Annette received a $200 wardrobe, $100 scholarship, four days at the St. Paul Winter Carnival, and nine days at the Minneapolis Aquatennial. 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. Erin represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2011. Miss Anoka: Julie Moore Miss Anoka: Joyce (Neumann) Anderstrom All the hard work came with exciting perks and opportunities, however including a tour through Spain with Minneapolis journalist Barbara Flanagan. Princess Patti was an honored guest atOktoberfest! Ambassadors: Chelsea Tulupan | Amanda (Funder) Benitez | Erin Hilliard The article statesthat Mrs. Erickson thought, we would have more potential help, but if the business community does not care, why should we?. Written by HHM intern Caitlin Crowley. 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. The lavish Aqua Follies-held each year at Thedore Wirth Pool in Wirth Park-was the centerpiece of this glitzy civic extravaganza. 1972 The present 20 by 60 ft. pavilion was built with a steel frame on a cement base. . Image is from the collection of the Hennepin History . Clubhouse: The antebellum-style clubhouse has expansive views of Lake Calhoun. The photo here, part of our extensive historic Aquatennial collection, was taken during a hot week in August. Were not sure if a coronation pageant took place this year. Bear & Son LOCKBACK 3 Inch Folding Pocket Knife Mother Of . Princesses: Lisa (Loyd) Hooper | Denise Hartley | Jessica (Grandell) Thomason, Miss Anoka: Laura (Rootes) Werk She was at the time an 18 year old nursing student from Robbinsdale. Miss Anoka: Lynn Johana (Danz) Kaye Laura and her sister, Heidi (1994), become the only sisters to both be crowned Miss Anoka, Miss Anoka: Jackie Herdzina Our Library & Archives are open to the public (for best research assistance contact us in advance so that we can prepare for your visit). Advertised as The Best Days of Summer the festivities previously included some 70 events, including sand castle building, beach volleyball, a tennis . Instead, Cynthia Ann Holasz took her place. Nettie left for Army Boot Camp shortly after crowning Christine (1998), Lisa (Loyd) Hooper | Denise Hartley | Jessica (Grandell) Thomason, Beth Koppes | Lillian Stamper | Molly Prozinski, Acacia (Mekosch) Sieling | Emily (Tenquist) Hunter, Christine Johnson | Laura (Tkachenko) Nereson, Crystal (Geist-Lindberg) Scott | Mariah (Albertson) Johnson | Kelli (Goodwin) Erickson, Athena Galvan | Katie (Greene) Greene-Schultz | Andrea Jennings, Erinn (Britton) Weinmann | Kate (Sorenson) Bergseng | Megan Canny, Nichelle Hackert | Sarah (Beck-Esmay) Hoover | Christina (McSherry) Johnson, Amy (Hastings) Skatula | Kristin (Benson) Hazeman | Tzvetelina Pramatarov, Cassie Nigh | Jenny Regenscheid | Erin (Messer) Echternach, Alyssa (Rogers) Erlandson | Janelle (Colstrom) Craft | Taryn Ladyka, Molly Grailer | Jessica (Nordberg) Kankelfitz | Allie Skaalerud, Chelsea Tulupan | Amanda (Funder) Benitez | Erin Hilliard, Katelyn Regenscheid | Brenna Morgan | Taylor Nelson, Lexi Bergevin | Katrina (Funder) Weight | Becca (Jarson) Walker, Hailee (Gifford) Brush | Anna (Walch) Horsch | Grace (Watson) Grittner, Hannah Anderson | Emily Keis | Taylor (Fournier) Williams, Emma (Silbemagel) Port | Maddy (Kirchen) Wieczorek | Monica Sjodin, Bri (Floding) Olson | Brianna Lentner | Brooke Thonennes, Chloe Reimringer | Lauren (Springer) Sieben | Skylar Baranowski, Martha LaBine | Amber Watkins | Abby Haubner, Abby Johnson | Lex Eix | Karlye Garrison, Alexandra Award recipient: Morgan Lindquist, Alexandra Award recipient: Claire Tembreull. 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