Emily Ward and Jordan Reed

Joe and Donna Ward of Paden City announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Ward, to Jordan Reed, son of Bill and Sherry Reed also of Paden City.

Emily is a 2007 graduate of Paden City High School and a 2011 graduate of West Liberty University with a Bachelor of Arts in General Science Education. She expects to graduate from West Virginia University with a Master of Arts in Reading in August 2013. Emily is employed by Wetzel County Schools as a science teacher at Valley High School.

Jordan is a 2008 graduate of Paden City High School. He expects to graduate in December 2013 with a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Software Engineering from West Virginia University at Parkersburg.

A June 1 wedding is planned at Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center in Vienna, W.Va.