ENGAGEMENTS: SLINKARD-CROSNOE

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crosnoe of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their son, Thomas Crosnoe, to Michelle Slinkard. She is the daughter of Bruce Slinkard of Scott City, Mary Slinkard of Cape Girardeau, and Linda Slinkard of Advance.

Slinkard received a bachelor's degree in English and German from Southeast Missouri State University in 1997. She expects to receive a master of arts degree in English literature from Southeast this year. She is employed with Midamerica Hotels Corp. in Paducah, Ky. She formerly taught part time at Southeast.

Crosnoe is a 1990 graduate of Central High School. He is employed by TransWorld Entertainment Corp. in Paducah.

A private wedding is planned May 24 at New Orleans Wedding Chapel in New Orleans, La.