Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 TRACK CAMP | FROM PAGE 1 home multiple medals. She won first in the javelin and the triple jump, while finishing fourth in the hammer throw and fifth in the shot put. The kids have fun winning medals and developing leadership and athletic skills. The parents seem to enjoy the program just as much as their children. “I love seeing them improve each year and become more confident as they grow into team leaders and become the veteran kids,” said Andrea Bell, the mother of two boys who have been competing for several years. Matthew Bell, 13, has participated in track camp since finishing kindergarten and will be going into the eighth grade at Saugus Middle-High School in the fall. “It’s cool,” said Matthew. Members of this year’s Saugus Sachems Track Camp displayed the medals they won after finishing third overall at a track meet in Cranston, R.I., last month. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net “It gives me something to do and helps me run better,” he said. His 10-year-old brother, Jonathan, said, “It’s fun and gives me a chance to make some friends.” Christine Benoit accompanied her four boys to the track last week: Matty, 11; JJ, 8; Mark, 7; and Johnny, 12. “I think the track camp is great for all of the kids, to work on their own individual skills with running and field events,” Christine said. “Coach T. and all of the other coaches are so good at working with the kids. All of the kids get to know each other and cheer each other on. They build confidence and enjoy the compeTHE FOUR BENOIT BROTHERS: Left to right: front row: Matty, JJ and Mark; back row: Christine Benoit and her oldest son, Johnny.(Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) tition and being part of a big community,” she said. All four of her sons got to win multiple medals in the events that they competed in. Madeline Hobbs and her husband David had three sons participating in the track camp this summer: Leo, 8; Tye, 5; and Eli, 11. And they hope to see their 18-month-old baby, Mak, competing, too, in a few years. “I see a lot of growth in the kids. And it’s great to see how they build on friendships over the summer,” Madeline said. “I’ve seen the confidence in them grow. They’re not competing against each other. They’re competing with themselves to get better. And that’s really nice to see,” she said. Telma Sena, mom of Luiz Sena, said she is proud of her TRACK CAMP | SEE PAGE 15
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