Greg and Jessica Ruff of Vicksburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Carolyn, to Mark Benjamin Thomas of Alexandria, La. Mr. Thomas is the son of John and JoAnn Thomas of Starkville.

Miss Ruff is the granddaughter of the late Ben and Bernice Ruff of Plantersville and the late Jay and Carolyn Schilling of Vicksburg.

Mr. Thomas is the grandson of Earl and Dorothy Thomas of Starkville and the late Norvel and Lucy Burkett of Columbia, Miss.

The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Warren Central High School. She received a Master of Science degree in industrial engineering from Mississippi State University.

The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Starkville Academy. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Mississippi State University.

Mr. Thomas is a project engineer for Pan American Engineers.

Vows will be exchanged at 4 p.m. June 25, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church of Vicksburg. A reception will follow at The Duff Green Mansion.