Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Swords of Vicksburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Elizabeth of Jackson, to Krishna Sevananda Kern. Mr. Kern is the son of Katherine L. Kern of Jackson.

The bride-elect is a homeschool graduate. She attended Mississippi College.

The prospective groom is a graduate of Northwest Rankin High School. He attended the University of Advancing Technology.

A March wedding is planned in Jackson.