HAMPTON — Henry County Toastmasters recently honored Hampton High School lead counselor Kea Scurry for spearheading a student communication and leadership development program.
Henry County Toastmasters is one of a worldwide network of clubs operated by Toastmasters International, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.
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