Editors Bid Farewell to Longtime Mentor

ashington editors bid farewell to longtime magazine executive editor, Mary Ellen Benson (center), who served for nearly three decades. The editors are (left to right, front) Judy Watts, 1994–99; Steve Givens, 1992–94; (back) Cynthia Georges, 1989–92; Terri Nappier, 1999–present. (David Kilper)

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.

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