
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kikkert of Roswell, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Kristin, to Michael Carson Peterson, son of Mike and Patsy Peterson of Lawrenceville, Ga.
Miss Kikkert is a graduate of Samford University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications, with a concentration in public relations. She is the soccer program director for NorthStar Youth Ministries, an inner city ministry serving the youth and families of west Birmingham.
Mr. Peterson is a graduate of Georgia College and State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is the assistant athletic director, basketball coach and physical education coach at Briarwood Christian School in Birmingham. Before moving to Birmingham last July, he was the athletic director at Perimeter Christian School in Johns Creek.
Miss Kikkert and Mr. Peterson will live in Birmingham after their wedding May 28.