FOLEY, Ala. — Foley High School students were challenged to pledge to be alcohol-free earlier this week.

That challenge was part of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board’s inititative, “Under age, under arrest.”

ABC Board Administrator Mac Gipson was joined by clergy, law enforcement and civic leaders in introducing that program at the school Monday afternoon. The presentation included the testimony of Mothers Against Drunk Driving member Vickey Lynn, an Orange Beach resident’s son who was killed by a drunk driver in 2005.

The program also focused on the fact that drinking under the age of 21 in Alabama is illegal, as is providing alcohol to anyone underage.

“Adults providing alcohol to anyone under 21 could have one year of jail time,” Gipson said. “There will be zero tolerance.”

The program also touched on the dangers of alcohol poisoning and binge drinking.

“You’ve got plenty of time when you get 21 or older to drink,” Gipson said.

Following the presentation, students had the opportunity to talk one-on-one with those presenting the intiative.

“It heped a lot,” said FHS senior Hadyn O-Cain. “There were a lot of interesting stories. I think it opened a lot of people’s eyes.”

Concern over the issue spilled over into Monday’s Foley City Council work session as Snook Youth Club Director Deborah Ferguson addressed city leaders. In her address, she reiterated comments made about parents supervising gatherings with alcohol.

“One of the huge problems is maintaining the house party,” she said.

Furguson invited the Council leaders to a town-hall meeting to address underage drinking , which will be held on April 22 in the Foley City Council Chambers in City Hall.

“We’re also hoping a lot of middle-school students will come,” she told the Council.