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Jose (Poppy) Perez's Aunt, Menerva Bell was a Quarrels school teacher. She moved to the corner of Howell and Tryon Roads in 1968. Jose's family soon followed, moving just a block down the street.  He reflects on the autonomy kids had to govern, organize and lead their playtime. 

People:

Lawrence Herring

Jean Beauvais

Tony Livingston

Darryl and Lisa Freeman

Pamela Roberts

Cynthia and Diana Dismus

Siblings:

Stephen

Darlene

Teresa

Places:

St. Cecilia

Lincoln School

Herring Field