Erica M. Forde and Stephen Kowalski

David and Janet Forde of Deerfield Drive in Sandy Hook announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica M. Forde, to Stephen Kowalski of Carmel Hill Road in Woodbury.

Mr Kowalski is the son of Patricia and Jerry Kowalski of Judge Lane in Bethlehem.

Ms Forde attended Nonnewaug High School and graduated with the Class of 1999. She attended Fairfield University, and she is a financial analyst with IBM.

Mr Kowalski attended Nonnewaug High School and graduated with the Class of 1996. He attended the University of Connecticut, and he is a test engineer employed by Fuel Cell Energy.

A May 2005 wedding is planned.