Erin Patterson and Justin Alworden

DE PERE, Wis. — Mike and Traci Alworden of Gladstone, along with Mike and Pam Patterson of Brookfield, Wis. are excited to announce the engagement of their children, Justin Alworden and Erin Patterson.

Justin is a 2007 graduate of Gladstone High School and received his bachelor degree in elementary education from Northern Michigan University in 2012.

Erin is a 2009 graduate of West Bend West High School in West Bend, Wis. and received her bachelor degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2013.

Both Justin and Erin currently reside and teach in De Pere, Wis.

A ceremony is planned for July 14.