Johnson-Hudson

Stephen Hudson and Julie Johnson

Don and Donna Johnson, Wamego, announce the engagement of their daughter Julie Johnson, Lawrence, to Stephen Hudson, De Soto, son of Robert Hudson, De Soto.

The bride-to-be is a 1995 graduate of Wamego High School. She received degrees in family studies and human services and elementary education from Kansas State University in 2000. She is a teacher at Hilltop Child Development Center.

The future groom is a 1990 graduate of De Soto High School. He received a degree in English in 1996 from Kansas University. He is a real estate agent for Reese & Nichols Acres Realtors in Lawrence. He is a tennis professional at the Indian Creek Racquet Club in Overland Park.

The couple plan an Oct. 2 wedding in Wamego.

Givens-Sage

Richard and Susan Givens, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter Meg Givens, Lawrence, to Paul Sage, Lawrence, son of Dean and Martha Sage, Perry.

The bride-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Lawrence High School. She also is a graduate of Smith College, Northampton, Mass. She is an intern for the Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance in Lawrence.

Paul Sage and Meg Givens

The future groom is a 1997 graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School. He works in quality control at Martin-Logan Ltd.

They both attended Schwegler School, South Junior High School and LHS.

The couple plan a June 4, 2005, wedding in Lawrence.

Saile-Kline

Jeff and Brenda Saile, Baldwin, and Larry and Helen Kline, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their children, Kristina Saile, Baldwin, and Kristopher Kline, Lawrence.

The future bride is a 1999 graduate of Baldwin High School. She received a degree in biology in 2003 from Emporia State University. She attends Kansas University School of Nursing in Kansas City, Kan. She works at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.

Kristopher Kline and Kristina Saile

The future groom is a 1999 graduate of Free State High School. He received a degree in computer science in 2003 from KU. He is a programmer at Cerner Corp. in North Kansas City, Mo.

The couple plan a May 28, 2005, wedding.

Doughty-Rea

Gavin and Sharon Doughty, Lindsborg, and Frank and Kelly Rea, McLouth, announce the engagement of their children, Liz Doughty and Thatcher Rea, both of Lawrence.

The bride-to-be graduated from Smoky Valley High School, Lindsborg. She is a 2002 graduate of Kansas University. She is a computer technician and Web designer for the Northeast Kansas Library System.

The future groom attended Glendale High School, Springfield, Mo., and graduated from Weatherford High School, Weatherford, Texas. He is a 1999 graduate of Weatherford College, Weatherford, Texas. He is employed at the Kansas Research and Educational Network facility in Lawrence.

Liz Doughty and Thatcher Rea

The couple plan an Oct. 2 wedding at the Victorian Veranda Country Inn in Lawrence.

Zavatski-Joler

Henry and Zoya Zavatski, North Olmsted, Ohio, and Ron and Linda Joler, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their children, Irina Zavatski and Jake Joler, both of Rochester Hills, Mich.

The bride-to-be graduated from Brush High School, Lyndhurst, Ohio. She received a degree in industrial design in 2001 from the Cleveland Institute of Art. She is employed by Chrysler Corp. as a car designer.

Irina Zavatski and Jake Joler

The future groom is a Lawrence High School graduate. He also earned a degree in industrial design in 2001 from the Cleveland Institute of Art. He is employed by Lear Corp. as an industrial designer.

The couple plan an Oct. 2 wedding at their home in Rochester Hills, Mich.

Smith-Myers

Verlon and Marilyn Myers, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their son, William Lee Myers, to Sarah Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Vance and Susan Smith, Larned.

The bride-to-be graduated from Larned High School. She is pursuing a degree in sports management at Kansas University. She is an intern in the KU Women’s Rowing Department for the fall semester and plans to graduate in December.

The future groom graduated from Lawrence High School. He received a degree in physics education from Pittsburg State University. After serving two years as a teacher and school administrator with the Peace Corps in Namibia, Africa, he teaches chemistry and physics at Olathe Northwest High School.

The couple plan a Nov. 27 wedding at First Presbyterian Church in Larned.

William Myers and Sarah Smith

Ramirez-McDaniel

Bernadette Gilbert, St. Joseph, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Katie Elizabeth Ramirez, Lawrence, to Jacob McDaniel, Lawrence, son of Greg and Marie McDaniel, Atchison.

The bride-to-be also is the daughter of the late Joseph “Geno” Ramirez.

Katie is a 1999 graduate of Atchison High School. She is pursuing a degree in radiological technology at Washburn University. She is employed by Landplan Engineering in Lawrence.

Jacob McDaniel and Katie Ramirez

The prospective groom is a 1999 graduate of Atchison High School. He is a land surveyor for Landplan Engineering in Lawrence.

The couple plan an Oct. 16 wedding at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Atchison.

Simmons-Willliams

Steven and Susan Simmons, Lawrence, and Steven and Jean Williams, Shawnee, announce the engagement of their children, Heather Amy Simmons and Steven Eugene Williams Jr., both of Shawnee.

The bride-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Lawrence High School. She is employed at Capitol Federal Savings in Overland Park. She is a full-time volunteer in the Bible education work of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Heather Simmons and Steven Williams Jr.

The future groom is a 2002 graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. He is employed at Nebraska Furniture Mart.

The couple plan an Oct. 9 wedding at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Olathe.