ENGAGEMENTS: FAULKNER-JOHNSON

TAMMS, Ill. -- Wayne and Linda Faulkner of Athens, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Denise Faulkner, to Jeremy Johnson. He is the son of the Rev. Kenneth and Lacquita Johnson of Tamms.

Faulkner is a 1998 graduate of Egyptian High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Southeast Missouri State University in the fall of 2001. She is employed at Ruby Tuesday in Cape Girardeau.

Johnson is a 1996 graduate of Egyptian High School. He expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in sports management from Southeast University in December. He is employed by Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, and the Toronto Blue Jays Professional Baseball Association.

A Jan. 6 wedding is planned at Cornerstone Church in Cape Girardeau.