The Boston Globe | A trailblazer still, Salem High honors Evelyn Oquendo by retiring her No. 24 jersey
Posted on: January 24, 2026
By Matthew Wasserman
Evelyn Oquendo, who helped Salem High win a 1980 state title and later led Salem State to the 1986 Division 3 championship, is the first female athlete in school history to have her jersey retired.
