THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ Young Saugus Sachems Track Camp athletes talk about how the summer experience benefited them 6th place – in the 800 meter.” Leo Hobbs, 7, second year of camp: “Running and having fun.” Tye Hobbs, 4, first year of camp: “It teaches me about running.” Fernando Frossard, 5, first year of camp: “I love the games.” Felipe Frossard, 10, fourth year of camp: “I love doing the discus. It’s really cool. I like it. There’s a lot of activities to do.” Namoi Tarantino, 12, ASKS | SEE PAGE 6 CELEBRATING THE END of this year’s Saugus Sachems Track Camp are several dozen Saugus youths, ranging from four to 18 years old. Holding the second-place trophy from last Saturday’s track meet in Cranston, R.I., is four-year-old Tye Hobbs. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we accepted an invitation from Coach Chris Tarantino, who oversees the Saugus Sachems Track Camp, to come down to the MacNeill Memorial Track Field to interview some of the kids who competed in this year’s summer track camp, several of the supportive parents and volunteer coaches. Tarantino, a 1990 Saugus High School graduate who distinguished himself as a star while on the Sachem track team, has been running a track camp for more than 20 years. A group of 44 participants in the Saugus Sachems Track Camp – boys and girls ranging in age from four to 18 – finished second overall among 15 teams competing in last Saturday’s (July 20) Fourth Annual CLCF Summer Showdown in Cranston, R.I. The Saugus kids took home 19 firstplace awards. Tarantino called Wednesday night’s final meeting of the summer track team “one last hurrah” – an opportunity for the kids to hang out as teammates for one final time, share their success and competition experience, take some photos with the second-place meet trophy and enjoy one more day of camaraderie. Here are some highlights from the interviews with the kids, parents and coach. Q: What did it mean for you to participate in the summer track camp? What benefited you the most? What was your favorite part? How many years have you been doing this? Elizabeth Silipigini, 10, third year of camp: “Seeing all of my friends and actually doing something fun in the summer.” Stella Beaulieu, 9, first year of camp: “Having fun in the summer, getting to learn new things and seeing my friends.” Amber Mouhidin, 11, first year of camp: “It’s really fun, helps your running, allows you to make friends and is very welcoming.” Cora Cottam, 11, third year of camp: “I made many friends and got to help build a community. It was very fun doing this.” G.G. Cottam, 12, third year Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum of camp: “It helped improve my stamina for other sports I do. I also made a lot of friends.” Kendall Powers, 12, second year of camp: “It’s really fun and challenges myself so I can be better in sports. I can meet new people.” Amelia Clark, 10, fourth year of camp: “I like running and it helps me improve my running. And I like seeing my friends. It’s very fun.” Luiz Sena, 10, fourth year of camp: “I like it because it’s competitive and it really builds character.” Matthew Bell, 12, sixth year of camp: “I like the running events. It helps me with them and they are fun.” Mary Zona, 11, second year of camp: “I like it because it gives me something to do and I can talk with all of my friends when I’m doing it.” Aubrey Viciere, 12, third year of camp: “Being able to condition and being able to hang out with my friends.” Liam Marcu, 9, third year of camp: “It’s the competition that I enjoy. I was sick and still competed and I got a medal – Celebrating 66 Years in Business! Summer is Here! Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After
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