In supporting Heather, teacher Charity Munro said: "One of Heather’s strengths is that she is a goal-oriented person who looks at a challenge as an opportunity. She is able to focus on the task at hand and work independently in order to meet a deadline. She has spent countless hours on the school yearbook but also wrote for Highland’s school newspaper, which received an international second place rating with the Quill and Scroll society. Balancing these deadlines, along with her school requirements was impressive. Heather shares a positive energy with all around her and is a well-rounded individual, participating in band, as well as volunteering her time in numerous fund-raising activities. We wish Heather the very best with her studies. We would also like to thank Charity Munro of Highland Secondary School, who took the time to encourage and support Heather’s application for this scholarship. Charity has taught in many schools and acted as a staff sponsor/advisor of yearbooks. Her promotion of journalism, photography and graphic design is commendable.

2009 Canadian Yearbook Review Scholarship Award

This year's recipient of the $500.00 Canadian Yearbook Review Scholarship for a yearbook editor went to Heather Haslam of Comox, British Columbia. Heather was the editor of the Highland Secondary School yearbook and is now attending North Island College in Comox undertaking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While attending Highland Secondary School, Heather was active in the Vocal Jazz group, Student Government, Grad Council, and journalism. She graduated with honors and a 3.8 GPA. In addition to school duties, she volunteered time with the Comox Military Family Resource Centre where she was involved with the ‘Kids Club’.