The Virginia Military Institute is one of the most unique colleges in America. Nestled in the historic mountain town of Lexington, it is an institution steeped in traditions of brutal initiation, Spartan life, and uncompromising honor. Follow the autobiographical account of one graduate's attempt to come to grips with his choice to attend and the experience that followed. Woven into the recollection is the tale of the jeep: a college prank that shapes the way he views his friendships, choice of college, and ultimately himself.