Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 2, 2025 “The Consummate Saugus Booster” The late Harry Mazman receives posthumous induction into Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame By Mark E. Vogler H arry Mazman never played or coached for any of the Saugus High School sports teams. But in more than four decades as a member of the Saugus Booster Club – including 39 as its president – Mazman left an indelible mark on the lives of hundreds of Sachem student athletes who benefi ted from his tireless fund-raising efforts and activities to support Sachem sports. On last Monday afternoon, a dozen people – mostly family members and friends – gathered inside the Saugus Middle-High School for a special, but low key ceremony to honor Mazman, who passed away last November at age 91. Mazman was inducted posthumously into the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame. Saugus High School Athletic Director Matt Serino put a plaque presented by the Hall of Fame Committee inside the glass trophy case near the entrance. It was inscribed with Mazman’s name as the recipient of The “Sachem Award.” The plaque noted Mazman’s ON DISPLAY: A plaque presented by the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame Committee sets inside the glass trophy case near the entrance of the Saugus Middle-High School, honoring the late Saugus Boosters Club President Harry Mazman, who was inducted last week. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) many years with the Saugus Boosters Club, especially his leadership role as president. “His commitment and dedication to the Saugus Student Athlete was his passion,” the inscription read. “Harry Mazman – The Consummate Saugus Booster.” The road to recognition A Saugus High athlete has to be out of school for at least 10 Lawn and Yard Care USA It’s Time For SPRING CLEANOUTS Cutting, Weeding, Mulching, Trimming, Brushes, Shrubs & More! 781-521-9927 A LEADERSHIP AWARD: In 2018, Harry Mazman was among four town residents honored by the Saugus Public Library in the Readers Make Good Leaders program. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) years before he or she can be nominated for induction into the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame. The inductees are usually nominated by family members, friends or former coaches. The process begins with a recommendation letter accompanied by statistics being submitted to the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Mazman has been under consideration for induction as a contributor for several years, according to retired Saugus High School Coach Steve Boudreau, a member of the Selection Committee. Boudreau received a letter from Anita Mazman, who recommended her father’s induction in 2018. “To this day all you have to do is go to the Saugus High Football games at Stackpole Field, Saugus High Sporting events or the Founder’s Day Boosters Raffl e table to see the love Harry has for this town, the people and kids,” wrote Anita, the youngest of three Mazman children and a 1980 Saugus High graduate. “There are so many Saugonians that love and appreciate our Dad for his dedication, support and long time commitment to the athletes of Saugus High School,” she wrote. Mazman was still active as the Boosters Club’s president at the time of his nomination. But with his declining health a few years later and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, ATTENDING THE INDUCTION CEREMONY: Pictured from left to right: Front row: Elaina Shipley, Karen Mazman-Stevens and Greg Natalucci; back row: Steve DeAngelis, Alex Shipley, Tom Raiche, Steve Boudreau, Ed Mazman, Matt Serino and Donnie Trainor. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) HONORING HARRY: Five family members and a neighborhood friend showed up at the Saugus Middle-High School last Monday to watch the late Harry Mazman’s induction into the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame. Pictured from left to right: Front row: granddaughter Elaina Shipley, daughter Karen Mazman-Stevens and son Ed Mazman; back row: grandson-in-law Alex Shipley and neighborhood friend Steve DeAngelis. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Mazman was no longer involved, and the Boosters Club eventually became inactive. The pandemic also stalled consideration of Mazman’s nomination. Though the Boosters Club no longer existed, Boudreau said Hall of Fame Committee members still believed that Mazman deserved a special place of honor. ““I’d say he’s the greatest booster in the history of Saugus athletics,” Boudreau told The Saugus Advocate last week. “He’s one of the nicest men I’ve ever met in my life. He was so humble, kind and caring,” Boudreau said. “Your reputation is what people think about you, but your character tells who you are. And he had great character,” he said. How many lives do you think he touched? “Maybe 3,000 to 4,000 kids over the years.” He made many athletes feel special At last Monday’s informal ceremony, family and friends shared remembrances of BOOSTER | SEE PAGE 9 Call LAWNS Cut From $25
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