Damira McGruder, top left, is the president of the Cathedral Key Club. In April she won first place at the district convention in Natchez qualifying her to compete in Atlanta at the International convention. She was selected as the top oratorical speaker at the convention. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Cathedral Key Club sponsor Jean Benoit and Damira McGruder are recognized during Sunday service at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Natchez. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Angela James announces some of the McGruder’s accomplisments. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)