Elisa J. Encinias, daughter of Lupita Encinias and BF Maharrey, Jr of Barstow, Calif., is engaged to marry Matthew Lynne, son of Sheldon T. and Karen Lynne of North Bend.

Elisa is a 2009 Barstow High School graduate. Matthew is a 2009 graduate of Mount Si High School. Both are currently attending their final year at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn.

Elisa and Matthew upon graduating in May will reside in Alameda, Calif., where they are assigned to Coast Guard Cutters as Deck Watch Officers.

Proud grandparents are Tony and Josie Encinias of Raton, New Mexico and Wilma Lee Maharrey of Clarksville, Tenn. Proud grandparents of Matthew Lynne are Sue Lewallen of North Bend and Dr. Sheldon and Diane Lynne of New Orleans, La.

The engagement celebration will be held in New London in May of this year. The wedding is being planned for the spring of 2014.