Used with permission of the Hennepin County History Museum. Written by HHM intern Caitlin Crowley. Sonja Weiler - Candidates. The festival of 2007 attracted 45 candidates, twice as many as the program attracted the year before! Princesses: Mary Kay Wigdahl | Peggy Coleman In her free time, Lisas energy and passion translates to a life full of family, friends, and a love for the great outdoors. Early Queens were typically sponsored by businesses; in 1970, the switch was made to candidates representing communities. It may be time for the younger generation to try and break the stereotype of scary clowns by joining these groups to keep this historical tradition going. The winning couple, Graciela Koppers & Steve Heimple, were welcomed to Anoka by hundreds of students and well-wishers when their helicopter landed at Goodrich Field. She enjoys hiking, fishing, and archery. Princesses: Connie (Jedneak) High | Mindy Kennen | Karla (Heinen) Anderla. Princesses: Cindy Mealhouse 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. Eva requested memorials be made in her name to the AAO Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Program. Princess Cay and Princess Sally each received $25 and a cosmetic kit. Princesses: Kathleen Carter | Kathy Landberg | Sharon Larrabee (In Memoriam) Emily represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2015. Tzvetelina Pramatarov- Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 2008 & Minneapolis Aquatennial Miss Congeniality. F . Noteworthy Event: Prim and proper luncheon for all past Aquatennial Queens, held each July. They have three fantastic daughters, Anna (Andrew), Sarah, and Laura. 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. . Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. We invite past Royalty every 5 years to ride in the parade on a special float. The committee this yeardecided to make it public. 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. Miss Anoka: Front: Jennifer (Barry) Kulm "Truly I was not expecting to be selected . And Waterama was off and running! She was no stranger to royalty; she was Robbinsdales high school homecoming queen. Amber Watkins 2021 Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess. Princesses: Sally Bune | Mary Gallagher | Cindy Mealhouse The very first year, organizers hoped to attract between 5,000-10,000 people to the festivitiesand ended up hosting 23,000. She enjoyed reminiscing with fellow alumni and welcoming the newest former Queen of the Lakes into the group. Miss Anoka: Kristin (Young) Harper The lavish Aqua Follies-held each year at Thedore Wirth Pool in Wirth Park-was the centerpiece of this glitzy civic extravaganza. This marked the last year of acting leadership for Katrina Funder and Chelsea Tulupan. Thismeant no lights and no music. 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) |. After Sharolyn was crowned Aquatennials Queen, Kelly became Anokas new Queen and a new Anoka Princess was announced. Princesses: Eileen Enge | Kathy Purcell. Princesses: Debbie Dunn | Rochelle Struck, Miss Anoka: Julia (Cleath) Cox Princesses: Lynanne McCrady | Vicki Frank. Miss U.S.A. 1976, Barbara Peterson was a special guest at the coronation. "After Being Axed, the Popular Milk Carton Boat Race Returns to Minneapolis." . Then our dresses were placed over the contraption. All the hard work came with exciting perks and opportunities, however including a tour through Spain with Minneapolis journalist Barbara Flanagan. Story. The Aquatennial Festival was launched in 1939 as part of this broader public relations effort. With fewer clowns comes fewer visits to places with people in need of some cheerful clowns, especially nursing homes and hospitals. -Taken from a 1987 Article inThe Anoka County Union. Pamela was killed in a car accident during her reign. Hennepin History Museum is home to the historic Aquatennial collection. She traveled 150,000 miles and made 600 appearances from Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Lima, Peru. Ambassadors: Lexi Bergevin | Katrina (Funder) Weight | Becca (Jarson) Walker Miss Anoka: Sara (LaDue) Narr This marks the first year that the Miss Congeniality Award was changed to the Alexandra Award, in honor of Alexandra Skaalerud (2009). Scotts theme for 2023 is "Make a Difference", which he is excited to live and instill this entire year. Try out the Aquatennial Scavenger Hunt! Anoka Halloween asked the Chamber ofCommerce to take over the program, but they declined. 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. 1989 marks the year when Anoka agreed to send their Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Candidate after she had completed her reign with Anoka. 2015 Queen of the Lakes Laura Swartz (pictured with Eva) remembers her as, "beautiful and elegant in every way. Hennepin History Museum is home to an extensive historic Aquatennial collection. 1950 Portrait Jean Johnson Aquatennial Queen Mary Kay LeMire 8x10 Vintage Photo. 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. 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. All of her characteristics provide balance and perspective along with rich experiences that make her grounded and grateful. The Commodore and Captains serve as official escorts and mentors for the Queen of the Lakes and Princesses throughout the year. Lisa has three adult children and one granddaughter and currently resides in Rosemount with her daughter, Danielle. Queen Annette received a $200 wardrobe, $100 scholarship, four days at the St. Paul Winter Carnival, and nine days at the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Delano Herald Journal. A student at Hamline University, Gail was also Hamline Snow Queen. Anokas middle school building was named afterFred Moore. 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. Laura and her sister, Carrie (1986), were both crowned an Anoka Princess and selected as Miss Congeniality by their peers. Jun 8, 2021. Hennepin County History 48, no. Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 888 642 2787 (Toll Free) visit@artsmia.org. The City of Mpls has a lot of great public art, and this AquaTivities Scavenger Hunt will test your knowledge. Massopust, Maureen W. "Mo" Age 71 of Edina, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2022, surrounded by her family. The Anoka Royal Ambassador Program attracted a record number of candidates. Their stories are part of the Aquatennial story, but also provide a glimpse into broader historical trends and experiences. Kathleen Carter filled out the term of Miss Sharon Larrabee when Sharon unexpectedly passed away during her reign. (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. Annette St. Dennis Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes 1970. This past Saturday she was named as one of two 2020 Aquatennial princesses. She wears her fathers Vice Commodore patch in his memory on her right sleeve. Carla Gustafson | Kari (Arthur) Carlson, Carrie (Erickson) Carlson | Kari (Smith) Rusert. 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. Miss Anoka: Nettie Pohlman Select from premium Minneapolis Aquatennial of the highest quality. In addition, his family is active in All Saints Lutheran Church in Eagan. In a professional capacity, Scott serves as Senior Vice President/Chief Banking Officer/Shareholder at Drake Bank. When 2019 Miss Hutchinson Erika Tillmann passed on her crown this past June, it turned out her time as royalty was not yet finished. 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. Selected by a stylist with air travel in mind, the wardrobe features the type of packable and versatile clothes that make the American girls apparel the most envied in the world. (Picture, September 4, 1955) During this extensive, multi-day photo session, Judy patiently tried on and modeled the extensive contributions from the states apparel industry; a month later, she took her new special air-travel wardrobe with her to Europe. Miss Anoka: Amy (Krochalk) Ceglio She has amassed quite a collection of Aquatennial memorabilia that she loves to share. Princesses: Andrea Scott | Christine Steinke | Gretchen (Wagner) Nealon Share This . Every year the Queen of Festivals has the opportunity to go on and try to become an Ambassador for the Aquatennial Ambassador organization. The photo here, part of our extensive historic Aquatennial collection, was taken during a hot week in August. Again, the Miss Anoka Pageant was put off until 1961 when PamAlbinson was selected in the summer. Princesses: Carrie (Erickson) Carlson | Kari (Smith) Rusert. "Crowning Memories and Lost Images: The Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes." Hennepin History 61, no. Some time in 1933, a group of young women were escorted to the GreenTheater in downtown Anoka to compete for the Miss Anoka title. Princesses: Debbie Liffrig | Dena Olstead Princesses: Colleen Hegarty | Kimberly Erickson Kristi (Bennecke) Parent Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1991. Miss Anoka: Jolene (Leadens) Radermacher Princesses: Marilyn Potter | Mary Ellen Kemske (SUBMITTED PHOTO) With 'lots of time,' Fredericks looks to make up for lost opportunities this past year. Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Katie Nelson - a 2005 PAHS grad and the 2004 Miss Paynesville - made her first official appearance in Paynesville last week at the annual banquet of the Paynesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Masks are optional while visiting the Museum. For more information, call 763-557-0627. 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. 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. Collections; . Marilyn fondly recalls in an article recruiting queen candidates in the paper,The day Pam Albinson retired as Miss Anoka and placed the crown on myhead was one of the proudest days of my life.. USPS membership was 81,689 as of Feb 1 and would reach 86,000. (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson) Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. The program ended up attracting 25 candidates for the 2004 festival. After Polly was crowned an Aquatennial Princess, Rhonda Sears was named Miss Anoka, and a new Anoka Princess was announced. 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