FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Courtney Taylor
(317) 617-1418
courtney.taylor@mybrighthouse.com

Five IPS Students at James Russell Lowell Elementary Receive Netbooks in Bright
House Networks and Net Literacys Internet Safety Contest
Representative Robin Shackleford and Senator Jean Breaux will present awards
Contest Complements Bright House Networks Connect2Compete Launch
Indianapolis, IN (October 28, 2015) Students at IPS #51 James Russell Lowell Elementary will
be honored October 30, 2015 at a school assembly for their winning ideas in Bright House
Networks and Net Literacys Internet Safety Contest. Representative Robin Shackleford and
Senator Jean Breaux will give remarks and present the awards to the winning recipients. The
campaign is part of Bright House Networks and Net Literacys push to promote young people as
active allies and advocates in digital literacy.
For the contest, 3rd through 5th grade students were challenged to develop messages that could
address Internet safety through the question, If you had 30 seconds, what you would tell a friend, a
classmate, or a family member about how they could be safe while having fun online? Five
Winners will each receive a Dell Latitude 2100 Netbook that has been refurbished by Net Literacy
student volunteers.
Research has shown that students are 7% more likely to graduate from high school when they
have access to a computer at home and educational resources through the Internet, said
Representative Robin Shackleford. An incredibly effective way to reach students with important
messages like internet safety is through their peers, so we appreciate and thank all of those who
participated in the contest and supported this important project.

The contest complements Bright House Networks launch of the Connect2Compete pilot program at
IPS #51. Connect2Compete (C2C) is a national nonprofit initiative, aiming to bring students and
families online by providing $9.95/month high-speed Internet and low-cost refurbished computers
- more -

nationwide. For 2 years, there are no price increases, no activation fees and no equipment rental
fees associated with the high-speed Internet program.
Bright House Networks is committed to educating youth in the communities we serve about the
potential dangers that exist online, said Don Williams, VP Bright House Networks. These five
students have developed strong safety messages relatable to Internet users of any age, and we are
thrilled to partner with Net Literacy to honor them today. We are also pleased to work with James
Russell Lowell Elementary to launch the Connect 2 Compete program, which will help to further
equip its students with the tools they need to succeed in todays technology-driven classroom.
The winners of the Internet Safety Contest are as follows:
Cordrice Foster, 3rd grade
Dionna Sanders, 5th grade
Esteban Escamilla, 4th grade
Carols Pacheco, 3rd grade
Zairicka Green, 3rd grade

About Bright House Networks

Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the
second largest in Florida, with technologically advanced systems located in five states including
Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and California and two of the top 20 DMAs. Bright House
Networks serves approximately 2.5 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video,
high-speed data, home security and automation and voice services. Bright House Networks
Business Solutions offers a strong portfolio of video, voice, data, and cloud-based solutions to the
small and medium business segments. In addition, Bright House Networks Enterprise Solutions
provides advanced, fiber-based telecommunication services to key industry verticals in the midmarket and carrier segments, including cloud-based hosted voice, managed security, and cell
backhaul to wireless carriers. The company is Cisco Master Service Provider-certified under the
Cisco Cloud and Managed Service Program, the first cable operator in the United States to achieve
this designation. Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive, award-winning, local
news and sports channels in its Florida markets. For more information about Bright House
Networks, or our products and services, visit brighthouse.com.
About Net Literacy
Established in 2003, Net Literacy is a student-managed non-profit organization that promotes youth
philanthropy through community outreach programs. Its mission is to increase computer access by
creating public computer labs, teaching computer and Internet skills and educating youth and
parents about Internet safety. Comprised of youth and adult board members, Net Literacy has
established hundreds of computer labs to increase computer and Internet access to the
underserved, including labs at community centers, senior centers, libraries, schools, churches and
other non-profits. For more information about Net Literacy, please visit www.netliteracy.org

###
Contact:

Courtney Taylor
317-617-1418
courtney.taylor@mybrighthouse.com