Washington editors past and present gathered at the Whittemore House to say good-bye to their longtime mentor, Mary Ellen Benson (center), who served as the magazine’s executive editor 1987–2012. The editors are (left to right, front) Judy Watts, 1994–99; Steve Givens, 1992–94; (back) Cynthia Georges, 1989–92; Terri Nappier, 1999–present.