Yoakumjames’s Weblog — Everyday Thoughts for Everyday People

I grew up in Columbus, Ohio. When I was sixteen I took driver’s education during summer school. There were four students to each car and for five days weeks over a 3 month period we learned to drive. It really was a pleasant experience.

One of the exercises was that we each got to drive to Centerburg, Ohio. Centerberg is a small town with only a population of approximately 2000. It is famous for being the geographical center of Ohio. Centerberg is located about 25 miles North-Northeast of Columbus.

For four days in driver’s ed we each got to drive to Centerberg and back to Columbus. It was the longest drive we each had taken to date, so it was exciting. I have a memory of one of my fellow students going left of center while in Centerberg to avoid hitting a squirrel. Funny the things you remember. Fond memories.

Later in life, I developed a great friendship with an individual who grew up in Centerberg and migrated to Columbus to attend nursing school. She stayed in Columbus after that but often travels back to Centerberg. I have gone back with her a couple of times. Fond memories.

So imagine my dismay when I saw in the national press that Centerberg had to cancel its high school graduation this year. Apparently, a member of the senior class hacked into the high school’s computers and stole some tests and some teacher’s notes. Allegedly, the tests and notes were shared with over 50% of the graduating class. Amid investigations and lawsuits, the School Board decided to cancel the graduation ceremony. I guess now Centerberg is known for more than being geographical center of Ohio.

What a shame. What is happening to our ethics, morals and standards? Are we experiencing a moral decline?

What do you think?