The most interesting character in "Guilty at 17" is Traci Scott, who is pressured into lying about witnessing sexual harassment by her "friend" Devon Cavenor. As a result, an innocent chemistry teacher is dismissed from his position and his photo removed from the high's schools recognition plaques for distinguished teachers.
Traci wrestles with her conscience due to the guilt that she feels for lying. Her torment increases when the falsely accused teacher apparently commits suicide. In fact, he has been killed at the behest of Devon and her ex-jailbird boyfriend Jay. Devon first stole test answers from her instructor's laptop. She then manipulated Jay into killing the instructor.
Another intriguing character is June Gailey, the daughter of the chemistry instructor. Out of concern for her father's plight, June returns from a job in Rwanda only to learn that her father is dead. She then goes undercover as a substitute teacher at the local high school, where she will have access to the students and discover the truth about her father.
June develops a close bond with Traci, and encourages her to come forward with the truth. Traci's father Don, who has suffered a heart attack, provides his daughter with the advice that becomes a game-changer in her life: "It's never too late to do the right thing and stay true to your character."
After a bit binge drinking, Traci comes to the realization that her father is right. She then must navigate the difficult waters of Devon and Jay, who want Traci dead. But Traci rises above an even greater obstacle than presented by these two demented creatures: she must dig deep into her soul and admit that she told a lie.
Traci wrestles with her conscience due to the guilt that she feels for lying. Her torment increases when the falsely accused teacher apparently commits suicide. In fact, he has been killed at the behest of Devon and her ex-jailbird boyfriend Jay. Devon first stole test answers from her instructor's laptop. She then manipulated Jay into killing the instructor.
Another intriguing character is June Gailey, the daughter of the chemistry instructor. Out of concern for her father's plight, June returns from a job in Rwanda only to learn that her father is dead. She then goes undercover as a substitute teacher at the local high school, where she will have access to the students and discover the truth about her father.
June develops a close bond with Traci, and encourages her to come forward with the truth. Traci's father Don, who has suffered a heart attack, provides his daughter with the advice that becomes a game-changer in her life: "It's never too late to do the right thing and stay true to your character."
After a bit binge drinking, Traci comes to the realization that her father is right. She then must navigate the difficult waters of Devon and Jay, who want Traci dead. But Traci rises above an even greater obstacle than presented by these two demented creatures: she must dig deep into her soul and admit that she told a lie.