Fifty young women representing communities throughout the state of Minnesota participate in this once-in-a-lifetime 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. After Polly was crowned an Aquatennial Princess, Rhonda Sears was named Miss Anoka, and a new Anoka Princess was announced. Following policy, thejudges always pick a third candidate to reign in the event any princess ofthe present royalty is unable to perform her duties. Left: Mary Ann is pictured with Mr. & Mrs. Erickson. Miss Anoka: Ruth Herbold Moore (SUBMITTED PHOTO) With 'lots of time,' Fredericks looks to make up for lost opportunities this past year. Its a small silver cup resting on a plastic stand. The name "Aquatennial" was chosen by contest to highlight the abundance of lakes, rivers, and parks around Minneapolis. The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is excited to introduce the 2023 Commodore and Captains! Anoka Halloween asked the Chamber ofCommerce to take over the program, but they declined. Forster, a 2008 graduate of Delano High School, is the . 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. It was reported that about 200 guests attended the reception. Despite performing for laughs, many clowns take their craft seriously, working to perfect their appearance and comedic act. Wayne Ellingson - Treasurer. Jun 8, 2021. THANK YOU TO OUR AQUATENNIAL PARTNERS The Minneapolis . This year marked the first year for the acting leadership of Jennifer Regenscheid and Chelsea Tulupan. Wold had an entire week of events, judging and personal and . In her free time, Lisas energy and passion translates to a life full of family, friends, and a love for the great outdoors. Community involvement has been a big part of Scotts life. 50 Queen of the Lakes Scholarship Program candidates who represent. Amy represents Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Program. 1965 Miss Rockford- Carol "Punky" (Pearson) Johnson. Eva requested memorials be made in her name to the AAO Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Program. Instead, Cynthia Ann Holasz took her place. 2022 Aqua Crew. Throughout the 60 years, there have been 107 queens and princesses since 1948, and there have been 10 sets of sisters who have become royalty, including Delores and Margaret Holm, Ruth Ann and Susan Hillmyer, Marianne and . Aquatennial was a virtual event in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Used with permission of the Hennepin County History Museum. These experiences included visiting Minneapolis hallmarks and events like The Womans Club of Minneapolis, the Aquatennial Parade, and Aquatennial Fireworks. The decision was made this year that the Queen Coronation would be heldin conjunction with Anoka Halloween Festivities, in October. She was no stranger to royalty; she was Robbinsdales high school homecoming queen. Miss Anoka: Tracey (Richards) Herold On Exhibit; Programs & Events; Digital Gallery Please stop by the Museum to learn more. She enjoyed reminiscing with fellow alumni and welcoming the newest former Queen of the Lakes into the group. Maria & Tom Jenson chaperoned Neysa and Sara (1995) to Japan in 1997. 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. 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. 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. The 2009 festival attracted 52 candidates who all went through the candidate program. Ambassadors: Emily Gabrielson | Kaitlyn Mateychuk | Morgan Lindquist Laura and her sister, Carrie (1986), were both crowned an Anoka Princess and selected as Miss Congeniality by their peers. ", 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. JoAnn grew up on Abbott just to the east of Crystal Lake. Cloud State Homecoming Queen, Queen of the Lakes Becky Rear Montevideo, Princess Linda Johnson Columbia Heights, Queen of the Lakes Sharolyn Frampton Anoka, Princess Mary Jane Houts Svenskarnas Dag, Princess Janelle Urdahl-Kirsch Litchfield, Queen of the Lakes Katherine Kiki St. So, too, have been its royalty, including the festival's Queen of the Lakes. Ambassadors: Hailee (Gifford) Brush | Anna (Walch) Horsch | Grace (Watson) Grittner Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Princesses: Justine (Riley) Rapuano | Erica Rose | Kimarr (Smith) Lee MNHS call number: Reading Room F612.H52 H4 v.48:3. . 1969 is the only year we are missing a program booklet from. Originating in 1940, the outdoor festival celebrates the famous waters of Minneapolisthe lakes, streams, and the Mississippi. This same year Amandas sister, Katrina, was an ambassador. . "Truly I was not expecting to be selected . In 1944, this led to an unexpected situation when in that December, not one but two current reigning Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes were conquered by Cupid in uniform! With the advent of World War II, American marriage rates skyrocketed. 1950 Portrait Jean Johnson Aquatennial Queen Mary Kay LeMire 8x10 Vintage Photo. Being chosen as Aquatennial Queen was often a major life-changing event for young women like Judy. Mary Jane Gustafson, There is lot more to clowning than meets eye, Newspaper Clipping from Clowns Folder at Hennepin History Museum. 62 young women participated in the candidate program this year. Heidi Rootes got married after her reign. For a chance to win a pair of Aquatennial sunglasses, submit your Scavenger Hunt sheet with completed answers to dgrady@mplsdowntown . 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. 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. Erica Tembreull was the first recipient. Miss Janet Johnson, 22, Minneapolis Aquatennial queen of the lakes, was chosen from 40 of . The next year will be in 2022. 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. Recent Boards {{ board.name }} {{ board.total_asset_count }} View all Boards View all Sets . Ambassadors: Katelyn Regenscheid | Brenna Morgan | Taylor Nelson Princesses: Maria Lindberg | Michelle Gustafson Al Sicherman, Class Clown, Star Tribune, December 29, 1991. Not pictured: Lisa Franxman Commodore Scott Swenson Scott prides himself on being a family first man, he has been married for thirty-six years to . In early December 1944, with the war still raging, Queen Margaret Cary chose to give up her crown to marry her fiance, recently returned army flyer Charles Sandberg. Ambassadors: Christine Johnson | Laura (Tkachenko) Nereson (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson). Pam Albinsons mother regularly had her hair done at the Powder Puff Beauty Shop in town where the shop owners were very good and kind toher family. 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. On a more sinister note, horror films featuring antagonistic clowns and sightings of people wearing creepy clown costumes to terrorize others have left many people with a fear or dislike of clowns, and have harmed the reputation of these performers. Tammy is a Corporate Paralegal for Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC. Our Library & Archives are open to the public (for best research assistance contact us in advance so that we can prepare for your visit). As the first Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes to reign over the festival, she embodied the Aquatennial spirit; being both regal and graceful. She supports the business community as current Treasurer and past President of Rosemount Rotary Club, as well as Treasurer for the Dakota Regional Chamber of Commerce including its charitable foundation. . She is currently the Market President for MidCountry Bank in Hastings where she is a natural leader and intentional about building long-term relationships. The Queen and her Commodore are Minneapolis' goodwill ambassadors to the world. Please rsvp if you plan to attend our Royalty luncheon to rockfordambassadors@yahoo.com. Marcia was named Minneapolis Aquatennial Congeniality, Miss Anoka: Becky (LeRoy) Schwen No princesses were crownedin this year. Ambassadors: Crystal (Geist-Lindberg) Scott | Mariah (Albertson) Johnson | Kelli (Goodwin) Erickson 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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