I am not a cheater. But, technically what does that mean. Does that mean that it is not cheating if I stop doing yoga while everyone is still in their pose trying oh so hard to be a yoga god? Does it mean that I am not cheating when I perhaps run a red light simply because it was yellow long enough that I thought I could make it?

At Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo, 385 students took their AP tests. However, due to various reasons, students were able to text, talk and even consult study aids during the tests. For that reason, the testing company voided all of the scores and an attorney has filed a lawsuit against the testing company on behalf of the “non-cheating” students.

There is actually something quite pleasant about this lawsuit. The kids they have interviewed have actually said “some of us don’t cheat” and are quite bummed that now they have to re-take the tests. I couldn’t agree more. The testing company did not do much of an investigation and rather just voided the tests altogether. It is not saying too much of our students these days if they just assume everyone was cheating. I am not sure what results an investigation would turn out but it is nice to know that there are students actually mad about this. It is sad that the group of cheaters had to ruin it for the rest.

I will be curious to see what the outcome of this lawsuit is as it is difficult to predict the damages. I don’t know if the attorney is just asking for the results to be re-instated and the students perhaps compensated for their time but I do believe the damages caused will be an issue. It is likely the case will settle regardless but at least this is a case where people are trying to say they should not have to be punished for the cheating habits of others.

Fine, fine, yoga is not a good comparison of cheating here but it was all I could think of at the moment! Here is to all of the non-cheaters out there!