VIEW GALLERY | Evelyn Oquendo No. 24 Jersey Retirement Ceremony
Posted on: January 26, 2026
- The Boston Globe | A trailblazer still, Salem High honors Evelyn Oquendo by retiring her No. 24 jersey
- The Salem News | Salem’s legendary Oquendo becomes first female in school history to have number retired
- The Salem News | Oquendo has jersey retired by Witches (Photo Gallery)
- Press Release | Salem High School to Retire Former Standout Evelyn Oquendo’s No. 24 Jersey Friday
Three retired numbers grace the wall of the Salem High School: One of a former NBA player, one of an NBA draft selection and, as of Friday, the greatest women’s basketball player in SHS history now an all-star educator, coach and mentor.
Evelyn Oquendo ’82 joined former Witches standouts Rick Brunson ’91 and Scoonie Penn ’96 when her No. 24 jersey was retired Friday night in front of well over 100 co-workers, community and state leaders, former SHS and Salem State teammates, school committee members and family at the Veterans Memorial Field House.
View the ceremony in photos:
