Jessalyn Peterson and James Palmer, along with their parents, are excited to announce their engagement.

Jessalyn is the daughter of Mark and Nikki Peterson of Russell. She is a 2014 graduate of Eisenhower High School, a 2018 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education, and is enrolled in an online Master’s of Music Education program through the University of Florida. Jessalyn is currently teaching music at Tidioute Community Charter School.

James is the son of James and Michele Palmer of Russell. He is a 2014 graduate of Eisenhower High School and a 2019 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Composition. James is currently composing music for online music libraries.

An outdoor wedding is planned for June 13, 2020, in Ashville, New York.