Isaacks-Thompson

John and Donna Isaacks, Grantville, and Joel and Dee Thompson, Topeka, announce the engagement of their children Megan Isaacks and Marc Thompson, both of Topeka.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School, Kaw Area Technical School and the Community College of Cosmetology. She is the owner and operator of a day care in Grantville.

The future groom is a graduate of Seaman High School and Allen County Community College. He also attended Abilene Christian College. He is the manager of an athletic club in Topeka.

The couple plan an Aug. 23 wedding at the Brickyard Barn Inn in Topeka.

Schulz-Davis

Jennifer Lynne Schulz and Michael Paul Davis, both of Lawrence, announce their engagement.

The future bride is the daughter of Nancy Schulz, Overland Park, and the late Charles Schulz. She is a Shawnee Mission South High School graduate. She received a bachelor’s degree in art history at Kansas University. She is a customer service representative at Douglas County Bank in Lawrence.

The future groom is the son of Tim and Kitty Porter, Bellevue, Neb. He is a graduate of Grand Saline High School, Grand Saline, Texas. He is in restaurant management.

The couple plan a May 25 wedding at Danforth Chapel on Kansas University’s campus in Lawrence.

Buxton-Sylvestro

Scot and Jane Buxton, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Jane Buxton to Christopher Robin Sylvestro, both of Nashville, Tenn.

The bride-to-be is a 1998 graduate of Lawrence High School. She attended Belmont University in Nashville for two years. She is a singer/songwriter with Song Planet in Nashville.

The future groom is the son of Stephen and Deborah Sylvestro, Fairfield, Conn. He is a graduate of Greens Farms Academy in Fairfield, Conn. He attended Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass. He performs with the Christopher Robin Band in Nashville and the surrounding area.

The couple plan a June 28 wedding at the Circle S Ranch in Lawrence.

Hassell-Prahl

Darin and Cheryl Hassell, Bentonville, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle Hassell, to Dayvid Prahl, son of Michel and Sharole Prahl, Baldwin.

The future bride is a 2001 graduate of Bentonville High School and is a sophomore at Kansas University, majoring in political science.

The future groom is a 1999 graduate of Baldwin High School and is a sophomore at Kansas University, majoring in mechanical engineering.

The couple plan an Aug. 9 wedding at the Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nauvoo, Ill.

Ricklefs-Cordova

Robert and Judith Ricklefs, Tecumseh, and Michael and Monica Cordova, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their children Elizabeth Anne Ricklefs, Tecumseh, and Adam Michael Cordova, Lawrence.

The future bride is a 1996 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. She earned a life science degree in 2000 from Kansas State University. She earned a master’s degree in science of management in 2003 from Friends University.

The future groom is a 1995 graduate of Lawrence High School. He received an associate’s degree in food and beverage management in 1999 from Johnson County Community College.

The couple plan a June 28 wedding at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence.

Collie-Akers

Gerald and Kimberly Collie, Lawrence, and Jim and Jan Akers, Baldwin, announce the engagement of their children Vicki Collie, St. Louis, and Eric Akers, Lawrence.

The future bride is a graduate of Lawrence High School and Kansas University. She will receive a master’s degree in public health in May from St. Louis University.

The future groom is a graduate of Lawrence High School and Kansas University. He will receive a master’s degree in computer science in July from Kansas University. He is a sergeant in the Army National Guard.

The couple plan a May 31 wedding at Danforth Chapel on Kansas University’s campus in Lawrence.

Daniel-Hooper

Lindsey Ann Daniel, Wichita, and Kevin James Hooper, Lawrence, announce their engagement.

The future bride is the daughter of Timothy and Ann Daniel, Wichita. She is a 1997 graduate of Valley Center High School and a 2001 graduate of Emporia State University. She is a sixth-grade teacher at Haysville Middle School.

The future groom is the son of David Hooper, Lawrence, and Claudia and Michael Jones, Lawrence. He is a 1995 graduate of Lawrence High School. He attended Wichita State University. He is a professional baseball player with the Florida Marlins.

The couple plan an Oct. 18 wedding at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita.

Foster-Carson

Mark and Alea Lafond, Lawrence; Larry and Barbara Foster, Omaha, Neb.; and Richard and Miki Carson, Austin, Texas, announce the engagement of their children Allison Foster and Eric Carson, both of Olathe.

The future bride is a 1996 graduate of Lawrence High School. She received a degree in communication studies in 2001 from Kansas University. She is employed by Direct Buy in Kansas City as a marketing director.

The future groom is a 1995 graduate of Blue Valley Northwest High School. He attended KU’s School of Business. He is employed by Direct Buy as operations manager.

The couple plan a May 23 wedding in Lawrence.

Atkinson-Alphson

Leslie and Darlene Atkinson, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter Denise Atkinson, Overland Park, to David Alphson, Rolla, Mo. The future groom is the son of Veronica Nielson, Edgeley, N.D., and Dwayne Ollerich, Leawood.

The future bride is a graduate of Lawrence High School and Spring Arbor University. She teaches in the Shawnee Mission school district.

The future groom is a graduate of Central High School in Grand Forks, N.D. He is pursuing a degree in engineering management at the University of Missouri-Rolla.

The couple plan a June 21 wedding at Lawrence Free Methodist Church.