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Congratulations, Aly & Ryan!

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Edward Swyden of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyson Patricia Swyden, to Ryan Michael Burnett, the son of Maxine Morillo Novotny of Wichita, Kansas, and Mr. Ray Burnett of Wichita, Kansas. Aly is the granddaughter of Jo Alice Swyden of Our Town and the late Mr. Louis E. Swyden, Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Rupe. Aly is a graduate of Blue Valley High School. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from The University of Kansas. Aly is a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and careers with Horizon Academy. 

Her groom-elect is a graduate of Wichita Northwest High School in Wichita, Kansas. Ryan earned a bachelor of general studies degree in economics from The University of Kansas. He is a member of Theta Chi fraternity and is a co-owner of Gamer’s Paradise. Theirs will be a May 21st wedding at St. John’s United Methodist Church.

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Also featured in the April 2, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Andrea Nigh Photography

 

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