On Your Mark! a Story of College Life and Athletics

On Your Mark! is a juvenile fiction novel by Ralph Henry Barbour, first published in 1909. It follows Allan Ware, a freshman at Erskine College, as he navigates the challenges of college life and athletics, beginning with his unexpected victory in a mile race. The story explores themes of camaraderie, perseverance, and personal growth against the backdrop of collegiate sports and friendships. Barbour's work captures the spirit of early 20th-century college athletics and the dynamics of student life.