The future bride is a 1998 graduate of Labette County High School.

She is employed by La Petite Academy preschool in Lawrence.

The future groom is a 1997 graduate of Shawnee Mission West High School.

Christopher is the owner of Mil-Spec Security Group and Olympic Iron Gym in Lawrence.

The couple plan a May 5 wedding in Lawrence.

Goans-Heinz

Mike and Ann Goans, Lawrence, and Mervyn and Sherry Heinz, Cosby, Mo., announce the engagement of their children, Julie Goans and Kirk Heinz, both of Lawrence.

The future bride is a Baldwin High School graduate. She attended Kansas University. She owns Home Helpers, Inc.

The groom is a Savannah High School graduate. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business from Baker University. He earned a master’s degree at Rockhurst University. He is self-employed as a financial planner in Lawrence.

The couple plan an Aug. 10 wedding at Central United Methodist Church in Lawrence.

Koehler-Fincham

Joyce and Roger Koehler, McPherson, and Melinda and Jack Fincham, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their children, Joni Koehler and Derek Fincham, both of Lawrence.

The future bride is a 1998 graduate of McPherson High School. She is a senior at Kansas University, where she is majoring in strategic communication and French.

The future groom is a 1997 graduate of Lawrence High School and a 2000 graduate of KU, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history. He plans to attend Wake Forest University Law School in the fall of 2002.

The couple plan a June 1 wedding at St. Joseph Catholic Church in McPherson.

Reeves-Buell

Jim and Lyn Reeves, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter Brianna Reeves, Lawrence, to Lee Buell, Raymore, Mo.

The future bride is a 1998 graduate of Lawrence High School and a 2002 graduate of Pittsburg State University where she earned a degree in English education.

The future groom is the son of Ken and Julie Buell, Raymore, Mo.

He is a 1998 graduate of Rockhurst High School and a 2002 graduate of Pittsburg State University where he received a master’s degree in technology.

The couple plan a June 1 wedding at Grace Evangelical Church in Lawrence.

White-Schmitz

Michael Schmitz, Salina, and Amy White, Shawnee, announce their engagement.

The future bride is the daughter of Steven and Barbee White, Shawnee. She is a 1999 graduate of DeSoto High School. She is a student at Kansas University.

The future groom is the son of Marjorie Schmitz, Salina, and the late Ronald Schmitz.

He is a 1997 graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Salina, and a 2001 graduate of KU. He is a graduate student at KU, where he is employed as a graduate teaching assistant.

The couple plan a May 25 wedding at the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center in Lawrence.