THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 26, 2024 Page 15 LITTLE LEAGUE FROM PAGE 14 Board Member plaque. He thanked the executive board members. “I’m very grateful,” Kasabuski said. “Little League has always been part of our family tradition.” His father, Joseph, received a similar award in 1971 for his dedication and time. He said it was fun to see everything go full circle 54 years later. “It was fun to be accepted into the family,” Kasabuski said. “There’s no other sport in the town that has an Opening Day parade – you know your kid will be safe there.” Jojo Miranda caught the ball from his father and sister. Saugus Softball Little League President Marissa DeMonte said her players are wearing jerseys with the initials “JM” in honor of Janeen Miranda. Shown from left to right: Little League Vice President Craig Smith, Joe Miranda, Jojo Miranda, Little League President John Benoit, Ellie Miranda, Softball Vice President Stephanie Strout and Softball President Marissa DeMonte presented an All-Star jersey to Jojo Miranda (in center). Shown from left to right: Diamond Divas Head Coach Joe Miranda, Giants Elite Shortstop/Pitcher Jojo Miranda and Diamond Divas Shortstop/Second Baseman Ellie Miranda honored their wife/mother Janeen by throwing and catching the first pitch. Little League Vice President Craig Smith thanked sponsors. The Lightning, a softball Minor League team, shown, from left to right: Josephine Vitiello, Claire Lowell, Audrey Cecere, Avellina Dellheim and Isabella Bluestein walked the route. Saugus Seniors, who are Middle School players: Sophia McCarrier, Sabrina Tamburello, Ava Caron, Isabell Santoro, Hannah Strout, Layla DeMonte, Mia Ward and Emma Rossetti marched in the route. Rick Kasabuski with his Honorary Board Member award Members of the Yellow Team, a Major League Team, shown from left to right: Sebastian Menieur, Brian Trainor and Cody Domey. The Warriors, who are in the Major League, shown from left to right: kneeling: Cassidy Middleton, Julianna Cascio and Cora Cottam; top row: Coach Rick Bruno, Kendall Powers, Giulana Frost, Reese Bruno and Dave Cottam. Former Little League player Brandon Roan is passing down the tradition of playing Little League to his son, Thomas Roan, 5, who is playing T-ball for the first time this year. T-ball Blue Team player Ethan Dost (in center) walked the route. T-ball player Brackett with his mother, Crystal Cakounes, along the parade route Saugus-Everett Elks Lodge 642 House Committee Chair Linda Fuller (at left) and Elks Exalted Ruler Janine Mulligan donated the field.
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