Princesses: Janae Foss | Lynn Marie Reiners Eva, along with founders Win Stephens, Tom Hastings, and Neil Messick brought dignity and grace plus excitement to our city.". Princesses: Marilyn Potter | Mary Ellen Kemske She is also a member of the St Louis Park Parktacular Festival committee helping with special events. This year also marked the first time a third princess was announced, Patricia Joy Danielson. She enjoyed reminiscing with fellow alumni and welcoming the newest former Queen of the Lakes into the group. Her appearances occurred in a variety of places. Not uncommon in Twin Cities history, a friendly sibling rivalry between Minneapolis and Saint Paul seems to have arisen even with their clown troupes. 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. 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! Tammy is a Corporate Paralegal for Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC. The Minneapolis Aquatennial is a summertime celebration that started in 1940 as a way to boost the profile of the city. Cloud on I94. 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. 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. This marked the last year of acting leadership for Angie Springer. 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. Please help us in welcoming the new Commodore and Captains! Originating in 1940, the outdoor festival celebrates the famous waters of Minneapolisthe lakes, streams, and the Mississippi. Remembering Aquatennial's First Queen, Eva Brunson Steiner, For more information about the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, please visit, Copyright 2022 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) |. Princesses: Carrie (Erickson) Carlson | Kari (Smith) Rusert. In 1961, Mr. & Mrs. Rex Erickson decided to bring back the Miss Anoka Contest after over a decade since the last choosing of a king and queen, when the contestants were elementary school students. Eva passed away quietly on November 21. Former Miss Jordan is a Minneapolis Aquatennial candidate. Chin, Richard. Nancy Thom, shown above, took over the royal duties. Princesses: Karen George | Karen Kind 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. 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. In addition to the Queen, other Aquatennial royalty include: Ambassadors, the . Were not sure if a coronation pageant took place this year. The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is a Minnesota nonprofit and a Section 501 (c) (3) public charity. This year, 37 candidates participated in the candidate program. Cloud, Queen of the Lakes Patty McLane Parker The Dayton Company, Queen of the Lakes Ruth Tolman Hellend St. Minneapolis Aquatennial: The beginning. In Hennepin County History, vol. Lisa Franxman has extensive knowledge earned over 20 plus years in the banking and finance industry. Lexi represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2013. 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. The objects of this week come from a trunk donated by Mike Hogan, an Aqua Jester clown between 1950 and 1990. . Early Queens were typically sponsored by businesses; in 1970, the switch was made to candidates representing communities. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Hennepin History Museum Aquatennial Exhibit . A student at Hamline University, Gail was also Hamline Snow Queen. A history of royalty . Karen George served as President of Anoka Halloween, Inc. in 2008 & 2009, and as a Minneapolis Aquatennial Captain in 2014. P.O. Jean Johnson Aquatennial Queen Auditorium Floor 8x10 Image Vintage Press Photo. 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. Amber Watkins 2021 Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess. Community celebrations are special to Scott. The only reminder she had was aloving cup in which Ruths name was inscribed along with Miss Anoka1933. 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. Ambassadors: Hailee (Gifford) Brush | Anna (Walch) Horsch | Grace (Watson) Grittner Heidi Rootes got married after her reign. Princesses: Andrea Scott | Christine Steinke | Gretchen (Wagner) Nealon Laura and her sister, Heidi (1994), become the only sisters to both be crowned Miss Anoka, Miss Anoka: Jackie Herdzina Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention Princess Jennifer Anderson - Lakeville Advertised as The Best Days of Summer the festivities previously included some 70 events, including sand castle building, beach volleyball, a tennis . The selection team considered a variety of criteria including professionalism, public speaking ability, current and future goals, education and co-curricular/extracurricular activities. Miss Anoka: Nancy (Purcell) Anderson | Diane (Sather) Gramstad Here we have the cover from the Aqua Follies program from 1946. With Bernard Giquel, Jack Doroshow, Jim Dine, Rachel Harlow. "After Being Axed, the Popular Milk Carton Boat Race Returns to Minneapolis." . Marcia was named Minneapolis Aquatennial Congeniality, Miss Anoka: Becky (LeRoy) Schwen Miss Anoka: Front: Jennifer (Barry) Kulm Along with the parades, the Queen of the Lakes contest has been an Aquatennial mainstay since 1940, drawing contestants from local pageants across the state. Included in this collection is a photographic record of the legendary Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. 1944 Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Patricia Carlsen in Mia's fountain court. Alyssa represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2009. 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. The 1963 coronation ceremony was held on Tuesday, July 30. Children grow up seeing clown imagery with familiar characters like Ronald McDonald and the famous red clown noses sold to benefit charity. Above:; Hogans Aqua Jester coat is decorated with pins advertising the Aqua Jesters, the Schlitz Circus Parade, and two individual Aqua Jesters. The Queen of the Lakes played an important role in the Aquatennial festival, providing a dose of pageantry that enthralled audiences across Miss Anoka: Sara (LaDue) Narr Their new titles didnt last longonly one day. Forster, a 2008 graduate of Delano High School, is the . They have three fantastic daughters, Anna (Andrew), Sarah, and Laura. Annette St. Dennis Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes 1970. To Pamelas surprise, she was crowned Miss Anoka from the 19 candidates. Jeff DeKeuster - Visiting Dignitaries. Princesses: Mary Kay Ghostley | Patricia Guy The new float, built by Jim Rootes, Pat Minor, and Gary Munkholm, made its debut at the St. Francis Pioneer Days Parade. The menu is always the same: Minikahda chicken salad and sticky rolls. Ron & Pat Ward chaperoned Melinda to Japan in 1989, Christine (Jones) Lindquist | Jennifer Schlueter, Melanie Kalbow | Jennifer (Foss) Gilliland, Gill & Lois Dullinger chaperoned Kristin to Japan in 1991, Connie (Jedneak) High | Mindy Kennen |, Amy Mefford | Maggie Ward | Janelle Bittman, Molly Rowe | Kelly McCall | Lanise Olson, Andrea Scott | Christine Steinke | Gretchen (Wagner) Nealon, Justine (Riley) Rapuano | Erica Rose | Kimarr (Smith) Lee, Sarah (Foss) Stritesky | Tammy (Gray) Ramberg | Genny Emery, Amy represents Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Program. This year marked the first year for the acting leadership of Jennifer Regenscheid and Chelsea Tulupan. Princesses: Angela Kalkbrenner | Kay Mitteness Katie Humphrey, Send in the clowns: Volunteer clown clubs, a staple of civic festivals for decades, are seeking more members as longtime merrymakers age, Star Tribune, August 24, 2011. Mpls. The very first year, organizers hoped to attract between 5,000-10,000 people to the festivitiesand ended up hosting 23,000. General Festival Chair Bert L. Ehrman, Jr. Princess Pam Erickson-Bullock Glenwood Waterama, General Administrative Chair W. Merton Dressor, Queen of the Lakes Barbara Peterson Svenskarnas Dag, Princess Vicki Johnson-Bartley Robbinsdale, Princess Sandra Lies-Hawkinson Annandale, Queen of the Lakes Patricia Kelzer Shakopee, Queen of the Lakes Deborah Wolinski North Minneapolis, Princess Kathy Massich-Micheletti Hibbing, Queen of the Lakes Maureen Wagner Massopust Hopkins, Queen of the Lakes Annette St. Dennis Anoka, Princess Carole Van Valkenburg-Germert Golden Valley, Princess Susan Theis Miss Gopher State Timing Association, Queen of the Lakes Janet Johnson Stried Winona, Princess Heidi Gustafson Weissner Miss Flame, William Curtis - Skipper Pins and Concessions, Queen of the Lakes Karen Hegener Tangen Miss UofM Engineers Day, Princess Bonnie Lietzau Nicholson Hutchinson, Princess Maria Swinsisky East Minneapolis, Queen of the Lakes Karen Erlandson Clarke Cokato, Princess Rita Couet Meisinger Granite Falls, Queen of the Lakes Linda Kleinert Cole East Minneapolis, Princess Ann Mueller Reite Golden Valley, Princess Cyndy Odland Dodge Granite Falls, 1965 - Salute to Our Neighbors to the South, Queen of the Lakes Mary Sue Anderson Finney Willmar, Princess Jean DeVilliers Harley Golden Valley, Princess Mimi (Gretchen) Krieger Owen Miss Southdale Ford, Queen of the Lakes Mary Margaret Schultz St. There was no operating program for the years 1948-1960. A card was found that was sent from Cindy to the Ericksons, expressing gratitude for their support during Aquatennial. Ambassadors: Cassie Nigh | Jenny Regenscheid | Erin (Messer) Echternach Emcees at the Queen of the Lakes Coronation were Cedric Adams and . Time: 11 a.m. Aquatennial Ambassador Organization Queen of the Lakes Coronation: Experience the . . The City of Mpls has a lot of great public art, and this AquaTivities Scavenger Hunt will test your knowledge. Image is from the collection of the Hennepin History . The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is excited to introduce the 2023 Commodore and Captains! We will be featuring materials from our Aquatennial collection throughout July! She was no stranger to royalty; she was Robbinsdales high school homecoming queen. Use the Decade Menu at the side of the screen to skip ahead in the list. On Exhibit; Programs & Events; Digital Gallery Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 888 642 2787 (Toll Free) visit@artsmia.org. Hennepin County's famous Aquatennial has been part of the Minneapolis summer since 1940. Kathleen Carter | Kathy Landberg | Sharon Larrabee (In Memoriam), Nancy (Purcell) Anderson | Diane (Sather) Gramstad, Kathy Mahany | Karen Brandell | Patti Danielson, Sally Bune | Mary Gallagher | Cindy Mealhouse, Marcia was named Minneapolis Aquatennial Congeniality, Sharolyn (Frampton) Caplette | Kelly (Lundquist) Fenwick. 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. If you know the history of what happened during the years 1968-1970,please e-mailAnokaRoyalty@gmail.com, and tell us the story. Maria & Tom Jenson chaperoned Neysa and Sara (1995) to Japan in 1997. She is so grateful to be with the Minneapolis Aquatennial as Captain and help spread Aquatennial magic this year. The article statesthat Mrs. Erickson thought, we would have more potential help, but if the business community does not care, why should we?. She enjoys hiking, fishing, and archery. Princesses: Amy Mefford | Maggie Ward | Janelle Bittman She graduated from University of Minnesota and is involved as the Academic Advisor of her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta at the U of MN. Miss Anoka: Melinda (Biers) Reeder 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. Al Sicherman, Class Clown, Star Tribune, December 29, 1991. Miss Anoka: Nancy Lyke Kneefe Len Jacobsson, another member of the Aqua Jesters, who performed at events like the Aquatennial, suggested that people who have a fear of clowns may have been embarrassed by one in the past. 2021-22 Aquatennial Senior Queen and Crystal resident Lois Fredericks. Early Queens were typically sponsored by businesses; in 1970, the switch was made to candidates representing communities. the Queen of the Lakes contest has been an Aquatennial mainstay . In a professional capacity, Scott serves as Senior Vice President/Chief Banking Officer/Shareholder at Drake Bank. So, too, have been its royalty, including the festival's Queen of the Lakes. Below is a listing of the past Queens that have recieved a title with this organization. Miss Anoka: Polly Benson | Rhonda Sears Aquatennial has hosted politicians, celebrities, and news attention throughout its history. Jun 8, 2021. Location: Ukrainian Event Center, 301 Main St. NE. Emily represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2015. their community or festival from all over the state of Minnesota.The. 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. Nichelle Hackert had the exciting task of crowning her friend at the Queen of the Lakes Coronation. 4-34. See all. 1951s Queen of the Lakes Helen Stoffer originally competed as Golden Valleys 1950 Lilac Queen. 100 South 1st Street When the float jounced or jostled, it was quite a task to remain poised and posed." Pamela Albinson, Seventy Five Years of the Minneapolis Aquatennial (Minneapolis: Nodin Press, 2014). Miss Anoka: Diane Sanasac Princesses: Debbie Dunn | Rochelle Struck, Miss Anoka: Julia (Cleath) Cox This marked the last year of acting leadership for Katrina Funder and Chelsea Tulupan. Ambassadors: Amy (Hastings) Skatula | Kristin (Benson) Hazeman | Tzvetelina Pramatarov (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson) Hennepin History Museum is home to the Historic Aquatennial Collection. Miss Anoka: Ruth Herbold Moore Miss Anoka: Mary Gallagher Every year the Queen of Festivals has the opportunity to go on and try to become an Ambassador for the Aquatennial Ambassador organization. Hennepin Countys famous Aquatennial has been part of the Minneapolis summer since 1940. In 2018 she was selected as Miss Hutchinson and Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Miss Congeniality. Clem Gruber was the Queen Committee Chairman andKen Peterson was Master of Ceremonies. Miss Anoka: Amy (Krochalk) Ceglio 61, no. The 2009 festival attracted 52 candidates who all went through the candidate program. Miss Anoka: Sharolyn (Frampton) Caplette | Kelly (Lundquist) Fenwick 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. Marilyn was also a candidate for the Queen on the Lakes program duringthe 1962 Aquatennial, which ran from July 12- July 20. Princesses: Connie (Jedneak) High | Mindy Kennen | Karla (Heinen) Anderla. She traveled 150,000 miles and made 600 appearances from Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Lima, Peru. Past/current royalty are as follows: Bert Baston: Baston resumed . If you know what happened during this time, please e-mailAnokaRoyalty@gmail.comand share the story. Preserving and maintaining the Historic Aquatennial Collection takes resources and money. Full bios can be found here. Nancy was the first Anokan to wear the Aquatennial crown that is still used today. She sank nine miles (14 km) off Sodus Point, New York on November 28, 1906. Members sit on the whitewashed grand portico and eat meals prepared by Ferris Shiffer, said to be the . Miss Dominion of Canada 1979, Catherine MacKintosh, was a special guest at the coronation. 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. Ambassadors: Christine Johnson | Laura (Tkachenko) Nereson This marked the first year of acting leadership by Katrina Funder. No one made the connection that Ruth Herbold Moore had been MissAnoka 1933 and she didnt publicize it. The name "Aquatennial" was chosen by contest to highlight the abundance of lakes, rivers, and parks around Minneapolis. Noteworthy Event: Prim and proper luncheon for all past Aquatennial Queens, held each July. (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson). Checks made out to the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization may be sent to: Aquatennial Ambassador Organization The 10-day July festival "was a big deal back then," said her son Bill. Ambassadors: Abby Johnson | Lex Eix | Karlye Garrison Used with permission of the Hennepin County History Museum. Share This . Try out the Aquatennial Scavenger Hunt! Cay, Mary, and Cindy reigned over the 1969 festival. 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. 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. Hennepin County History 48, no. Lakes Coronation is where the 2010 Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial. Its unknown why Miss Anoka, Nancy (Lyke) Kneefe didnt represent Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Community involvement has been a big part of Scotts life. Ambassadors:Athena Galvan | Katie (Greene) Greene-Schultz | Andrea Jennings Learn more about their professional, community and social lives in their bios below. So, too, have been its royalty, including the festivals Queen of the Lakes. The next year will be in 2022. 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. 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. . Sharolyn (Frampton) Caplette Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of theLakes 1978. 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. Joe & Diane Anderla chaperoned Jennifer to Japan in 1994. Oldtimers remember when a small delegation of businessmen in the Civic and Commerce Association took a trip to Winnipeg on the visit by the king and queen of England. Jim & Carol Gerber chaperoned Kristi to Japan in 1990. Hailee represented Anoka at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in July of 2014. She was at the time an 18 year old nursing student from Robbinsdale. Learn More, Anoka Halloween Capital of the World 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. Select from premium Minneapolis Aquatennial of the highest quality. Miss Anoka: Marcia (Fisher) Brennan Masks are optional while visiting the Museum. 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. They were special guests at the coronation and were a partof both Halloween parades. Scott has also served as the chair of the Eagan Sesquicentennial and the Eagan July 4th Funfest. Fun on-the-go activities for the whole family . The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is a nonprofit Section 501(c)(3) public charity focusing on Community, Leadership and Scholarship . Shown here are a representative sampling of some of the reigning Queen of the Lakes from years gone by. Kristi (Bennecke) Parent Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess 1991. Noteworthy Event: Prim and proper luncheon for all past Aquatennial Queens, held each July. Despite performing for laughs, many clowns take their craft seriously, working to perfect their appearance and comedic act. 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. Miss Anoka: Susan Hammer Hennepin History Museum is home to an extensive historic Aquatennial collection. In addition to her work, Lisa takes an active role in service to the community by doing her part to keep it vibrant and healthy. The program ended up attracting 25 candidates for the 2004 festival. She was involved with the St Louis Park Parktacular Ambassador program for 20 years and served as Co-Director for 5 years. In 1987, a Twin Cities-based Japanese business firm, Minne International Affairs, was impressed with Anokas Halloween celebration and invited Martha Weaver to Osaka and Kobe Japan as their guest to see how Halloween is celebrated in Japan. 2015 Queen of the Lakes Laura Swartz (pictured with . Mary Jane Gustafson, There is lot more to clowning than meets eye, Newspaper Clipping from Clowns Folder at Hennepin History Museum. 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. (Above: 1941 Queen of the Lakes Evan Brunson). 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 . Clubhouse: The antebellum-style clubhouse has expansive views of Lake Calhoun. Because of the low interest level of college-aged women, Anoka Halloween opened up the requirements to include female Anoka High School Seniors. Box 128 | Anoka, MN 55303. 2002 marks the first year of the Anoka Royal Ambassador Program. Past month; Great find. Princesses: Lynanne McCrady | Vicki Frank. Princesses: Mary Kay Wigdahl | Peggy Coleman Great price and will fit into my MOP collection. History of name. Written by HHM intern Caitlin Crowley. 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 1980 Royalty was very excited to debut their Halloween-themed float after riding on a pink and purple float for most of the summer. By Jaimee Hood jhood@swpub.com. When Annette became the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes, Cay became Anokas new queen at a homecoming reception in Annettes honor. 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. F . And here we have a cartographic guide to the second Aquatennial festival, which was held July 20-28, 1940. For more information, call 763-557-0627. Reta Stewart, Clown ministry draws appreciative audiences, Newspaper Clipping from Clowns Folder at Hennepin History Museum, April 21, 1986. These experiences included visiting Minneapolis hallmarks and events like The Womans Club of Minneapolis, the Aquatennial Parade, and Aquatennial Fireworks. Princess Erin Westlund - Hutchinson, Queen of the Lakes Haley Rogers - Albertville, Queen of the Lakes Vanessa Gonzalez - Northfield, Princess Elizabeth Brimeyer - Maple Grove, Queen of the Lakes Carolyn Meyer - Northfield, Queen of the Lakes Maricia Pacheco - Farmington, Queen of the Lakes Laura Swartz - Willmar, 2014 - 75th Anniversary & The Best Days of Summer, Queen of the Lakes Riley (Bruns) Fournier- Annandale, Queen of the Lakes Carly Smith Red Wing, Senior Vice Commodore Terry Lee Hoppenrath, Queen of the Lakes Amanda Bertrand Montevideo, Queen of the Lakes Alissa Hibst Svenskarnas Dag, Queen of the Lakes Alexandra Forster Delano, Queen of the Lakes Tara Litwinchuk Maple Grove, Queen of the Lakes Charissa Pederson Monticello, Queen of the Lakes Jessica Gaulke Robbinsdale (July '06-Jan '07), Queen of the Lakes Jenna Bernhardson Svenskarnas Dag (Jan '07-July '07), Princess Jenna Bernhardson Svenskarnas Dag (July '06-Jan '07), Princess Nichelle Hackert Anoka (Jan '07-July '07), Queen of the Lakes Katie Nelson Paynesville, Queen of the Lakes Marie Hansen New Brighton, Queen of the Lakes Sandra Vucinovich Lakeville, Princess Courtney TerWisscha Clara City, Queen of the Lakes Megan Harms Lake City, Queen of the Lakes Natalie Neubauer Hutchinson, Queen of the Lakes Lisa Carlson Willmar, Queen of the Lakes Emily Aus Granite Falls, Queen of the Lakes Kelly Gahlon Willmar Fests, Natalka Kramarczuk - Arts and Entertainment, Queen of the Lakes Carrie Nevitt Glenwood, Princess Katie Hendrickson Svenskarnas Dag, Lezlee Vrleze-Cole - Arts and Entertainment, Queen of the Lakes Christine Scherping Melrose, Lezlee Vrieze-Cole - Arts and Entertainment, Queen of the Lakes Bethany Hibbard - East Bethel, Queen of the Lakes Robyn Johnson Crystal, Queen of the Lakes Kacie Cassidy Robbinsdale, Princess Renee Anderson Svenskarnas Dag, Queen of the Lakes Brenda Flury Rockford, Princess Jacqueline Hakes Crosby-Ironton, Princess Natalka Kramarczuk Northeast Minneapolis, Queen of the Lakes Lisa Gratz Crosby-Ironton, Queen of the Lakes Jennifer Munson Fridley, 1989 - AHHHH! 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