"Team-Mates" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around John William Boland, a new student at Oak Park School, as he navigates the challenges of boarding school life, including making new friends and fitting in among his peers. At the start of the book, we meet John as he arrives at the school, feeling anxious and out of place. Describing his journey from the train station to the school, the narration captures his mix of excitement and homesickness. John encounters various boys along the way, who tease him about his appearance. Once at the school, he is introduced to his new roommate, Ned Brent, who helps him adjust to the expectations and dynamics of boarding school life. The opening sets the stage for themes of friendship, social acceptance, and personal growth as John begins to establish his identity in this new environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)