Miss Anoka: Ronda (Olsbo) Anderson Karen George served as President of Anoka Halloween, Inc. in 2008 & 2009, and as a Minneapolis Aquatennial Captain in 2014. 2019 Red Wing Royal Ambassador Hannah Rodgers was crowned a 2022 Aquatennial princess on July 24 at the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization's coronation at Hopkins Center for the Arts.. Minneapolis celebrates "the best days of summer" at its annual Aquatennial Celebration, crowning two princesses and the Queen of the Lakes the Saturday of the celebration. So, too, have been its royalty, including the festival's Queen of the Lakes. This marked the first year of acting leadership for Angie Springer. JoAnn grew up on Abbott just to the east of Crystal Lake. Reta Stewart, Clown ministry draws appreciative audiences, Newspaper Clipping from Clowns Folder at Hennepin History Museum, April 21, 1986. The Queen Coronation was held at Greenhaven Country Club in thesummer of 1961. What makes it interesting? She sank nine miles (14 km) off Sodus Point, New York on November 28, 1906. Miss Anoka: Neysa (Olson) Silver Box 128 | Anoka, MN 55303. So, too, have been its royalty, including the festivals Queen of the Lakes. Nichelle Hackert Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 2007. View HennepinHistorys profile on Facebook, View HennepinHistorys profile on Pinterest, Send in the clowns: Volunteer clown clubs, a staple of civic festivals for decades, are seeking more members as longtime merrymakers age,, Minnesota clowns distraught over creepy clown craze: Professional clowns are disheartened that their image is being used as a fear factor,, Bowties: The Life and Stories of Carl Richard Jacobi, Secret Societies and Female Leadership in Hennepin County, College Educated: Alice Putnams 1908 Graduation Cap and Gown. 50 Queen of the Lakes Scholarship Program candidates who represent. The average age at time of marriage also dropped. 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. Al Sicherman, Class Clown, Star Tribune, December 29, 1991. The 22-year-old was crowned the 2022 Queen of the Lakes during the Aquatennial Ambassador Coronation Saturday at the Hopkins Center for the Arts in downtown Hopkins. Mo was born in Minneapolis to George B. Wagner and Luverne Alice Wagner. 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. Miss Anoka: Holly (Lysdahl) Cotner Ambassadors:Athena Galvan | Katie (Greene) Greene-Schultz | Andrea Jennings History. 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. The Queen of the Lakes played an important role in the Aquatennial festival, providing a dose of pageantry that enthralled audiences hat's this item about? Miss Anoka: Susan Hammer MNHS call number: Reading Room F612.H52 H4 v.48:3. . Please check back often (and follow our Instagram,Twitter and Facebook pages) for more #HistoricAquatennial. Annette St. Dennis Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes 1970. She was at the time an 18 year old nursing student from Robbinsdale. Katie represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2004. Alexandra Award recipient: Morgan Lindquist. Aquatennial has hosted politicians, celebrities, and news attention throughout its history. Ambassadors: Alyssa (Rogers) Erlandson | Janelle (Colstrom) Craft | Taryn Ladyka File: Queen of the Lakes, Helen Jane Stoffer, Aquatennial Commodore Evald C. Bank and President, Theodore B. Knudson . Miss Janet Johnson, 22, Minneapolis Aquatennial queen of the lakes, was chosen from 40 of . Erin represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2011. Full bios can be found, Copyright 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) |. Growing up, Scott was one of nine children who grew up in Northfield, and each year they celebrated the Aquatennial and Defeat of Jesse James Days. A Memorial service for 1941 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Eva (Brunson) Steiner took place on Tuesday in Minneapolis. Suddenly plans to find a full-time job or return to school were placed on hold; being a queen was a full-time commitment itself! The decision was made not to replace her that year. She graduated from University of Minnesota and is involved as the Academic Advisor of her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta at the U of MN. Waterama History. This began a nearly 10-year gift of international goodwill extended to Anoka Halloween, Inc. Ralph & Elaine Petter chaperoned Martha to Japan in 1988. Kristi (Bennecke) Parent Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1991. "After Being Axed, the Popular Milk Carton Boat Race Returns to Minneapolis." . Schomburg will now represent the City of Minneapolis across the state of Minnesota and North America, making over 250 appearances over the next 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. When Annette became the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes, Cay became Anokas new queen at a homecoming reception in Annettes honor. 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. . 1964 marked the first year theprogram had pictures of the candidates. Princesses: Amy Mefford | Maggie Ward | Janelle Bittman 3 (Summer 2002): 4-34. Scott prides himself on being a family first man, he has been married for thirty-six years to his wonderful wife, Carol. Not uncommon in Twin Cities history, a friendly sibling rivalry between Minneapolis and Saint Paul seems to have arisen even with their clown troupes. 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. Anokas middle school building was named afterFred Moore. 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. Some time in 1933, a group of young women were escorted to the GreenTheater in downtown Anoka to compete for the Miss Anoka title. Please consider making a gift to support the preservation of local history for current and future generations. Play Now. Pamela was killed in a car accident during her reign. Above: Mike Hogans oversized clown shoes were part of the gift to Hennepin History Museum that included his Aqua Jester trunk and coat. Miss Dominion of Canada 1978, Brigitte Hofmann, was a special guest at the coronation. Gary Schaak - Ambassadors. Diane, Kathy,and Karen reigned over 1967 Anoka Halloween and 1968 AnokaHalloween. 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. Princesses: Charlene Bias | Teresa Burnham. Karen George - Hospitality. Free shipping for many products! The lavish Aqua Follies-held each year at Thedore Wirth Pool in Wirth Park-was the centerpiece of this glitzy civic extravaganza. Princesses: Elizabeth Dietz | Kim Podany Eva requested memorials be made in her name to the AAO Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Program. 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. 3 (Summer 2002): pp. 2023 Aquatennial Crew; APPEARANCES; . A history of royalty . Our Library & Archives are open to the public (for best research assistance contact us in advance so that we can prepare for your visit). The name "Aquatennial" was chosen by contest to highlight the abundance of lakes, rivers, and parks around Minneapolis. 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. 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. Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. Mary Jane Gustafson, There is lot more to clowning than meets eye, Newspaper Clipping from Clowns Folder at Hennepin History Museum. The 10-day July festival "was a big deal back then," said her son Bill. Every year the Queen of Festivals has the opportunity to go on and try to become an Ambassador for the Aquatennial Ambassador organization. It was reported that about 200 guests attended the reception. 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. Try out the Aquatennial Scavenger Hunt! Miss Anoka: Mary Ann (Kohout) Schwalenberg With fewer clowns comes fewer visits to places with people in need of some cheerful clowns, especially nursing homes and hospitals. Princesses: Christine (Jones) Lindquist | Jennifer Schlueter Click here to donate today. Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. In 2012, Jenny, stepped into a leadership role of running the Anoka Royal Ambassador Program. . From left to right: Captain Tammy McCanna, Commodore Scott Swenson. 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. 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. Past/current royalty are as follows: Bert Baston: Baston resumed . Above: Aqua Jester Mike Hogan used this trunk at Aquatennials from the 1950s to the 1990s. 1969 is the only year we are missing a program booklet from. Princesses: Kathy Mahany | Karen Brandell | Patti Danielson Used with permission of the Hennepin County History Museum. A new Anoka Princess was named, too, Peggy Coleman. Heidi Wells steps away from running the program after five years. This year marked the first year for the acting leadership of Jennifer Regenscheid and Chelsea Tulupan. Ambassadors: Bri (Floding) Olson | Brianna Lentner | Brooke Thonennes A student at Hamline University, Gail was also Hamline Snow Queen. MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL AMBASSADOR ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES 2023 . Pamela was killed in a car accident during her reign. Please contact us if you have questions about accessing the museum and exhibits. Chin, Richard. . Scott has also served as the chair of the Eagan Sesquicentennial and the Eagan July 4th Funfest. Here we have the cover from the Aqua Follies program from 1946. In his thirty-seven-year banking career, Scott has become passionate about community banking due to the industry's commitment to the neighbors and communities. Lakes Coronation is where the 2010 Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial. 100 South 1st Street 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. 612-870-1329 | info@hennepinhistory.org. Following policy, thejudges always pick a third candidate to reign in the event any princess ofthe present royalty is unable to perform her duties. Ambassadors: Chloe Reimringer | Lauren (Springer) Sieben | Skylar Baranowski CREATIVE. 2001 Killebrew Drive Suite 100 Bloomington, MN 55425. Please stop by the Museum to learn more. Preserving and maintaining the Historic Aquatennial Collection takes resources and money. The behind the scenes of a national drag queen contest in New York City, including the rehearsals leading up to the contest, the conversations in the dressing room and the jealousies that emerge before and after the competition. Aquatennial queens and queen candidates were given boat rides by MPS members for the first time. Jean Johnson Aquatennial Queen Auditorium Floor 8x10 Image Vintage Press Photo. In Hennepin History, vol. 2021 - The Best Days of Summer- Live in the Moment, Queen of the Lakes Elise Toussaint - North Branch. Ambassadors: Cassie Nigh | Jenny Regenscheid | Erin (Messer) Echternach Princesses: Jayne Ubl | Jodie Raymaker . Written by HHM intern Caitlin Crowley. Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention What's this item about? In the summer of 1955, the life of a summertime shop girl from Uptown was changed forever. Hennepin History Museum is home to the historic Aquatennial collection. 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