John Billings 81, 85-MBA is now the senior vice president and manager for KeyCorp’s Correspondent Banking line of business. He began his financial services career in 1984, starting at Bank of Oklahoma and moving on to Mercantile Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Missouri State Bank and Trust, Southwest Bank of St. Louis, and US Bank (St. Louis). In a PRNewswire-FirstCall online news release, John’s immediate superior, Richard W. Owens, said, “John brings to Key more than two decades of experience building market share in correspondent banking at major financial services companies. We’re delighted to have him join our Capital Markets arm as we continue to grow our Correspondent Banking services.” Tom Bunn, KeyCorp vice chair and head of Key National Banking, said, “John will be integral to our success as we look to expand the breadth of Key’s Correspondent Banking to new markets.”

Dr. Bruce Behnken 83 is working for Calvary International out of Manilla. He and his wife, Emma, report they now have “2,100 Bible school graduates in seven nations of Asia. Several of the nations are closed access like Nepal, Indonesia, and Vietnam. It is a powerful Spirit-filled work in some very dark nations. We will soon have graduates in Laos, which is a tightly monitored Communist nation and Bhutan, a tightly guarded Buddhist nation. Our daughter, Sharon 03, graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in business and now lives in Tulsa. She did a short-term missions trip to Thailand several years ago and is considering teaching English in China for a year. Our son, Brian, starts ninth grade in August.”

Dr. Leslee Cochrane 83, 87-MD, medical director of Ramona VNA & Hospice in Hemet, Calif., has been named Home Care Physician of the Year by the California Association for Health Services at Home. He received the award on May 18. This award goes to a physician who excels in providing and utilizing home care. Leslee leads an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and volunteers in patient care. Karen Estes, hospice director for Ramona VNA & Hospice, said of Leslee, “He is a community collaborator, and our staff has the greatest respect for him. He willingly teaches internally and externally to help increase knowledge related to end-of-life care.” Estes added, “Dr. Cochrane is one of the rare, quiet physicians. He never has a harsh word and is authentic in his interactions with everyone. He is trusted by those in his care and by those he works with. His professionalism, ethics, and integrity are known by all with whom he comes in contact, and he is a model and mentor in his role. He can be heard many times a day repeating the following phrases: ‘What does the patient most want? Let’s get the best result for the patient. Always err on the side of the patient. Do the right thing.’” Leslee was selected from among hundreds of nominations from across California. He has served as medical director of Ramona for three years. In 2003, he received the House Call Doctor of the Year award. He and his wife, Susan (Bether-A), have taken part in medical and dental missions trips.

Brooke (Norris) Burger 84 responded to fellow alumnus Celia Wilcox 85’s blurb in the Fall 2005 edition of Excellence where Celia asked for photos, yearbooks, etc., from friends and roommates. Celia had lost her home in the tidal flood caused by Hurricane Katrina. Her request was answered by Brooke, who says, “I wondered for years why I kept two copies of the 1984 yearbook. I now know why.” Brooke was able to contact Celia and send her the extra copy. Celia says, “The yearbook was a blessing, particularly because it was someone who did not even know me — just what was going on here.” She asks that we keep the Mississippi Gulf Coast and New Orleans/southeastern Louisiana in our prayers. Because Katrina “destroyed so much and displaced thousands of people, it will take many years for the people of our area to heal and rebuild.”

Chaplain Captain David B. Knight, Jr. 84 was awarded the Edwin R. Chess Award as “Chaplain of the Year” earlier this year by the U.S. Air Forces Europe. The Chess Award goes to company grade officer chaplains who represent excellence in leadership, job performance, self-improvement, and base or community involvement. Knight qualified to compete against nine award winners from the other USAF commands for “Chaplain of the Year” of the entire USAF. David is currently stationed at Lajes Field, the Azore Islands, Portugal, with his wife, Stacy, and their children, Kelsey and Caleb. He is a member of Holston Conference United Methodist Church and a member of the Charge Conference of East Stone Gap-Legion Memorial United Methodist Churches.

Lori (Matsen) Hartsoe 87 has been married to Tony Hartsoe 87 since November 1987. They have four children (Matsen, 12, Marissa, 10, Walker, 5, and Emma, 3) and have lived in Winston-Salem, N.C., for the last 12 years. After a successful career in insurance and information management, Lori has stayed home to raise their children. Tony worked five years in the insurance field and then went to law school in 1991, graduating from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 1994. He worked for large firms for six years and opened his own law office in 2001. Hartsoe & Associates, P.C., now has three lawyers and helps bring Christ into its clients’ legal matters, praying with them and holding them accountable to biblical principles as they work through conflicts. Tony is also a certified mediator and has received training in Christian mediation and arbitration. The Hartsoes are both very active in their church and community, attending services at First Assembly of God in Winston-Salem.

Charlynne Boddie 88 says friends should contact her or check out her Web site to see what she’s been up to. http://www.charlynne.com

David Mansberger 88 is currently serving as a U.S. Air Force Chaplain in Misawa, Japan, where he was recently promoted to major. His wife, Angel, is the secretary for the Protestant Women of the Chapel for the Asian-Pacific region. David reports, “We have been greatly blessed and just celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary.” They have two children, Jonathan, 10, and Jacob, 8.

Major Dean L. Prentice 88 was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. A ceremony took place earlier this year at Scott AFB, Illinois. Dean began his career as a clinical nurse on the medical unit at Malcolm Grow Medical Center in Andrews AFB in 1988. He is now an Executive Officer to the Commander of 18th Air Force. Dean, wife Melissa, and their three children — Lauren Grace, 9, Claire, 6, and Shad, 3 — were moving to Washington, D.C., in August as Dean became the Commander of the Medical Operations Squadron at Bolling Air Force Base.

Ruel “DC” DeCastro 89 has served the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) for 15 years. He is currently a writer and producer for CBN’s Direct Marketing Division. One of DC’s primary responsibilities includes the audio production of Pat Robertson’s monthly “Power for Life” teaching. DC and his wife, Tracee, have two beautiful daughters, Morgan Olivia, 6, and Mya Elaine, 2. DC would love to hear from old friends and for anyone reading this, please feel free to visit his Web site at http://www.xanga.com/five11nation.