Mark & Jody Vernier announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie to Priyam Chakravarty.

Stephanie is a 2006 graduate of Freeburg Community High School. She received her Bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering from St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO in 2010 and her Masters degree in Biology from SIU-E in 2012. She is employed as a Cell Culture Development Scientist at Gallus Biopharmaceuticals.

Priyam is the son of Tapan and Suvra Chakravarty of Ranchi, India. He received his Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO in 2010 and his Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO. He is employed as a Smart-grid Consultant at Structure Consulting Group.

They are planning an October 26, 2013 Wedding.