Dr. and Mrs. William Eugene DeWitt of Birmingham are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Krista Leigh, to Robert Jordan Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Charles Wood Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Lewis Autry of Birmingham and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Oscar DeWitt of Greensboro. Miss DeWitt is a graduate of The Altamont School. She was presented at the 2003 Poinsettia Debutante Ball. Miss DeWitt is a cum laude graduate of Rhodes College, with a bachelor of science degree in English. While at Rhodes, she played on the varsity women’s tennis team for four years and was president of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She received her juris doctorate from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, and served as president of the Class of 2008. While at Samford she also received a master of science degree in environmental management. Miss DeWitt is a member of the Alabama State Bar and is employed in Birmingham.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Billy S. Leach of Birmingham, Ms. Lily Isaac Wood of Birmingham and the late Mr. James Charles Wood Sr. Mr. Wood is a graduate of The McCallie School in Chattanooga. He received his bachelor of science degree in international studies and political science from Rhodes College. While at Rhodes Mr. Wood played on the varsity men’s soccer team for four years. He received his juris doctorate from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law. Mr. Wood is a member of the Alabama State Bar and is employed in Birmingham.
The couple will be married on Aug 21, 2010, at The High Hampton Inn and Country Club in Cashiers, N.C.
