Jim & Carol Gerber chaperoned Kristi to Japan in 1990. Written by HHM intern Caitlin Crowley. Miss Anoka: Polly Benson | Rhonda Sears Mo was born in Minneapolis to George B. Wagner and Luverne Alice Wagner. . Above:; Hogans Aqua Jester coat is decorated with pins advertising the Aqua Jesters, the Schlitz Circus Parade, and two individual Aqua Jesters. 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. Chin, Richard. She is so grateful to be with the Minneapolis Aquatennial as Captain and help spread Aquatennial magic this year. 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. She enjoys hiking, fishing, and archery. Pamela Albinsons homecoming included crowning her successor, Marilyn Roden. 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. 1972 The present 20 by 60 ft. pavilion was built with a steel frame on a cement base. Join us for the Aquatennial's CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade, set to take place Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. on Nicollet beginning at 12th Street and running to 4th Street. . 2017 - The Best Days of Summer. After Nancy was crowned an Aquatennial Princess she was welcomed home and crowned a new Miss Anoka, Diane. A card was found that was sent from Cindy to the Ericksons, expressing gratitude for their support during Aquatennial. Learn more about their professional, community and social lives in their bios below. Past/current royalty are as follows: Bert Baston: Baston resumed . Scott prides himself on being a family first man, he has been married for thirty-six years to his wonderful wife, Carol. About Aquatennial. History. Princesses: Carrie (Erickson) Carlson | Kari (Smith) Rusert. She enjoyed reminiscing with fellow alumni and welcoming the newest former Queen of the Lakes into the group. She sank nine miles (14 km) off Sodus Point, New York on November 28, 1906. 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. Shown here are a representative sampling of some of the reigning Queen of the Lakes from years gone by. . Preserving and maintaining the Historic Aquatennial Collection takes resources and money. The Queen Coronation was held at Greenhaven Country Club in thesummer of 1961. Tzvetelina Pramatarov- Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 2008 & Minneapolis Aquatennial Miss Congeniality. Overview Download history Purchase history Invoices Boards SIGN OUT. Lexi represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2013. Nichelle Hackert Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 2007. Miss Anoka: Tracey (Richards) Herold "After Being Axed, the Popular Milk Carton Boat Race Returns to Minneapolis." . After Polly was crowned an Aquatennial Princess, Rhonda Sears was named Miss Anoka, and a new Anoka Princess was announced. 612-870-1329 | info@hennepinhistory.org. from $38.58 2 Used from $38.58. Ambassadors: Abby Johnson | Lex Eix | Karlye Garrison This same year Amandas sister, Katrina, was an ambassador. Sonja Weiler - Candidates. 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. 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. (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson) Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. 1944 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Patricia Carlsen in Mia's fountain court. Please help us in welcoming the new Commodore and Captains! Minneapolis Aquatennial Souvenir Program Collection, 1940 . Erica Tembreull was the first recipient. Miss Anoka: Marcia (Fisher) Brennan This past Saturday she was named as one of two 2020 Aquatennial princesses. Waterama History. General Festival Chair John T. Wetzel, Ph.D. Queen of the Lakes Jody Hempel Annandale, General Festival Chair Luanna Bushnell Hacker, Princess Colleen Mahoney Miss Heartland, Queen of the Lakes Amy Mertes* - Miss Fire Fighter, General Festival Chair Cynthia Williams Chandler, Princess Rhonda Anderson Svenskarnas Dag, Queen of the Lakes Lorrie Werness Svenskarnas Dag, Queen of the Lakes Cathy Linsmier Hopkins, General Festival Chair Chris Christofillies, Princess Lisa Beytien-Carlson Hutchinson, 1980 - Welcome to the New World of the 80s, Queen of the Lakes Mary Jo Dillenburg Willmar, Princess Kristin Knudsen Miss Sons of Norway, Princess Jayne Siewert St. To Pamelas surprise, she was crowned Miss Anoka from the 19 candidates. Recent Boards {{ board.name }} {{ board.total_asset_count }} View all Boards View all Sets . "Crowning Memories and Lost Images: The Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes." Hennepin History 61, no. Above: Aqua Jester Mike Hogan used this trunk at Aquatennials from the 1950s to the 1990s. When 2019 Miss Hutchinson Erika Tillmann passed on her crown this past June, it turned out her time as royalty was not yet finished. Morgan represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2022. 1950 Portrait Jean Johnson Aquatennial Queen Mary Kay LeMire 8x10 Vintage Photo. The Queen: Directed by Frank Simon. The average age at time of marriage also dropped. Some materials are . Miss Anoka: Jennifer (Dock) Avilla Hennepin Countys famous Aquatennial has been part of the Minneapolis summer since 1940. Marianne Muehlbauer and Linda Stuart-Julig chaperoned Gretchen to Japan in 1995. Pamela was killed in a car accident during her reign. So, too, have been its royalty, including the festivals Queen of the Lakes. McGuire Sisters; Photo courtesy Pam Albinson, Hennepin History Museum . In Hennepin County History, vol. The Commodore and Captains serve as official escorts and mentors for the Queen of the Lakes and Princesses throughout the year. For more information, call 763-557-0627. It was reported that about 200 guests attended the reception. See all. 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. Princesses: Melanie Kalbow | Jennifer (Foss) Gilliland The photo here, part of our extensive historic Aquatennial collection, was taken during a hot week in August. Learn More, Anoka Halloween Capital of the World Minneapolis Aquatennial: The beginning. 2023 Aquatennial Crew; APPEARANCES; . Ruth married Fred Moore, who was a prominent businessman and schoolboard president in 1935. Not uncommon in Twin Cities history, a friendly sibling rivalry between Minneapolis and Saint Paul seems to have arisen even with their clown troupes. The picnics were a celebration of a revolutionary victory and a turning point in American history. Here at Polly Benson Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1984. The 10-day July festival "was a big deal back then," said her son Bill. 1969 is the only year we are missing a program booklet from. The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is a nonprofit Section 501(c)(3) public charity focusing on Community, Leadership and Scholarship . Miss Anoka: Terrianne McNaughton 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. Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Please consider making a gift to support the preservation of local history for current and future generations. Gary Schaak - Ambassadors. Here are some of the activities happening in Minneapolis during the Aquatennial celebration: Wednesday: CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade (7:30 p.m.) Thursday: Music in the Park at The Commons . The committee this yeardecided to make it public. Photo courtesy Pam Albinson . Reta Stewart, Clown ministry draws appreciative audiences, Newspaper Clipping from Clowns Folder at Hennepin History Museum, April 21, 1986. She was at the time an 18 year old nursing student from Robbinsdale. In 1940 civic leaders in Minneapolis hit upon the idea of sponsoring an annual summer festival, and from the very first, the Minneapolis Aquatennial was a smashing success; so much so that it was featured in Life and Look magazines, and came to be known as America's Summer Festival. The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Program includes the ambassador positions of Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes and Princesses, explained Kenny Devine, a representative with the AAO A Memorial service for 1941 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Eva (Brunson) Steiner took place on Tuesday in Minneapolis. From left to right: Captain Tammy McCanna, Commodore Scott Swenson. Ambassadors: Cassie Nigh | Jenny Regenscheid | Erin (Messer) Echternach Claire will represent Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2023. Cloud State University, General Festival Chair Edward A. Cunnington, General Administrative Chair - Chuck Ellickson, Queen of the Lakes Catherine Steinert Robbinsdale, General Festival Chair George Murnane, CLU, Princess Sheila Andrade Miss Ministerial Alliance, General Administrative Chair - Lee Johnson, Queen of the Lakes Anita Abraham East Minneapolis. Below is a listing of the past Queens that have recieved a title with this organization. Miss Anoka: Mary Gallagher Caitlin is a current Augsburg student where she is majoring in history with a Medieval History minor. A permanent pier was built along the back channel. From left to right: Captain Tammy McCanna, Commodore Scott Swenson. Clown troupes in the Twin Cities were once very popular and a staple at parades and fairs. Princesses: Beth Koppes | Lillian Stamper | Molly Prozinski Princesses: Lisa (Loyd) Hooper | Denise Hartley | Jessica (Grandell) Thomason, Miss Anoka: Laura (Rootes) Werk For a chance to win a pair of Aquatennial sunglasses, submit your Scavenger Hunt sheet with completed answers to dgrady@mplsdowntown . Miss Anoka: Nettie Pohlman 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Hennepin History Museum Aquatennial Exhibit . This marked the first year of acting leadership for Megan Wells. Minneapolis, MN 55458. 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.. The Minneapolis Aquatennial originated in 1940 as an annual multi-day outdoor event celebrating the city's famous lakes, streams and rivers. Story. Here at Hennepin History Museum, our extensive historic Aquatennial collection has extensive files filled with historic photographs, scrapbooks, coronation gowns, and crowns associated with the Queen of the Lakes. The members of the Minnesota Apparel Industries had provided Judy with an entire wardrobe suitable for such international royal travels. USPS membership was 81,689 as of Feb 1 and would reach 86,000. Julie Moore, the daughter of Ruth (Herbold) and Fred Moore and was only 6 years old when selected. The menu is always the same: Minikahda chicken salad and sticky rolls. Later, Humphrey wrote, a womens clown group called the Powder Puffs was formed because females were not allowed to join the male troupes. Queen Patricia Kelzer represented the Shakopee Jaycees. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Queen Steel Barlow Folding Pocket Knife Made In USA 1946-48 Good Snap at the best online prices at eBay! 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