April 1, 1960 

Dear Patricia & Priscilla: 

It was very lovely indeed to have letters from you and to know that you are in the best of spirits even if the surroundings are not the most pleasant in the world. May God Bless you both. 

Your Mother has kept up with all [newscasts], newspaper clippings, and the like, and has done all to keep up with your activities even if she has not taken time out to write. I would write more often if I could but find the time when I am not so beat to my socks. Somehow I have not fully gotten myself together after my [brother's] death. I have had many restless nights, which is nothing unusual, but I awake disturbed and not always knowing the reasons why. 

School is coming on nicely. We are having a number of activities for the students. Some of them are [fundraising] for the school and others are for their recreation that we, as a school, feel that we are somewhat responsible since we are most interested in the personal welfare of each and every student. We had boxing to a crowded house. Walter was up here taking motion pictures with his camera outfit. We are having some square dances and the kids get more fun from them than from the regular popular dances. We are having many things that seem new to them and they all seem to love it, too. We are preparing for a more enriched program of studies as we must do our share in preparing students to meet the changes that are taking place. Work will be for those who can actually qualify for the job and able to improve on it as time goes on. Individual differences are being taken into consideration. We will have Business Education added to our program in 1960-1961.

Catherine White and John "Bobbie" Lee are interning here. Catherine may be employed here for the 1960-1961 School Year. Both are doing well in their internship. 

Patricia, you are becoming Nationally known. All I can say is: More Power to You and may God Bless all of you in your efforts. Such a [nationwide] endeavor is bound to have some great [effect] upon the thinking of the people of this great nation. Can Our Right Endeavor be the answer? Mother just read your published letter over the phone to me. Well written ole girl. 

Give my sincerest regards to your enclosed friends. Our sincerest love to you both. Keep up your good spirits and pray. Prayers can move mountains if Faith goes along with them. Thanks for your letters and do keep writing. 

Love, 

[Signature] Daddy Marion