Ann and Marc Jackson, of Clarksville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Jackson, to John Roberts, of Columbia, and son of Susan Roberts, of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.

The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of River Hill High School. She graduated from Towson University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She is currently working on her master's degree at McDaniel College. She is a second-grade teacher for the Howard County Public School System.

The future groom is a 1998 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School. He received a bachelor's and master's of business administration from Campbell University in 2003. He also graduated from the BB&T Leadership Development Program in 2003. He is an assistant vice president and commercial relationship manager as a business service officer for BB&T.

A June wedding is planned.

Kristin A. Collins and Matthew B. Van Osterom

Denise and Gary Collins, of Green Cove Springs, Fla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Ashley Collins, to Matthew Brian Van Osterom, son of Denise and George Van Osterom, of Woodbine.

The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Clay County High School and a received a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Florida in 2007. She currently is in graduate school at the University of Florida.

The future groom is a 2003 graduate of River Hill High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Florida, where he received a bachelor's degree in marketing. He is a second lieutenant in the Air Force and is in pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base, near Del Rio, Texas.

A December wedding is planned.

Elizabeth A. Young and Matthew N. Bankert

Carol and Roger Young, of Clarksville, announce the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne Young, to Matthew Neuman Bankert, son of Jo Ann and Neuman Bankert of Columbia, on May 26, 2007. The Rev. Michael Rallo officiated.

The bride graduated from Chapelgate Christian Academy in 2003 and earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, in 2007. She works at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore.

The groom graduated from Cedar Brook Academy in 1999 and earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast production from Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C., in 2002. He works as a financial management analyst for the Social Security Administration in Woodlawn.

The ceremony took place at the Grey Rock Mansion in Pikesville. An afternoon reception followed.

The maid of honor was Cindy Young, sister of the bride. The best man was Mark Bankert, brother of the groom. The bride's sister, Juliana Young, served as flower girl. Hannah Young, Melissa Bankert Talbot, Melody Bankert, Andy Young and David Young were in the wedding party.

The couple honeymooned in St. Thomas and reside in Columbia.

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