A Catholic boys` boarding school called Trinity is ruled by a secret society called the Vigils, which is headed by a bully named Archie Costello. When the school holds it`s annual fund-raiser selling chocolates, new student Jerry Renault is ordered by the Vigils to not participate. This action incurs the wrath of Brother Leon, the school`s acting headmaster. Later, when the Vigils order Jerry to take part in the sale, he still refuses to do so. Will Jerry`s independent spirit put him in grave danger?