Francesca Rehagen and Eric Abernathy announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Donald and Diana Rehagen of St. Louis. He is the son of Randy and Kelly Abernathy of Advance, Mo.

Rehagen is a senior at Southeast Missouri State University, pursuing a degree in advertising/creative writing. She is employed at the Southeast Missourian Newspaper and at Bella Italia.

Abernathy is a senior at the university, pursuing a degree in management. He is employed at University Printing.

A May 8, 2004, wedding is planned in St. Louis.