LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Windstream (NYSE: WIN) has selected eight schools to receive a total of
$200,000 for new technology and computer labs as part of the company's Classroom
Connections program.
Windstream received about 300 applications from schools in 16 states.
Public and public charter schools in Windstream's service area were
eligible to apply online and were required to submit a video with their
application. Schools were judged on demonstrated need and creativity as
well as enthusiasm shown in their application.
The eight schools selected to receive the $25,000 donations are:
Cardinal Middle School of Middlefield, Ohio; Russell Middle School of
Winder, Ga.; Burnside Elementary School of Burnside, Ky.; El Rito
Elementary of El Rito, N.M.; Johnson County Central Middle School of
Tecumseh, Neb.; Arrowhead Elementary School of Broken Arrow, Okla.; Wolf
Meadow Elementary School of Concord, N.C.; and Liberty-Eylau High School
of Texarkana, Texas.
In addition, five schools were recognized for their outstanding videos
and will be given $500 each. Those schools are: Screven Elementary in
Screven, Ga.; Meadow High School in Meadow, Texas; Southern Elementary
in Lexington, Ky.; Heartland Elementary in Elizabethtown, Ky.; and
Greenbrier Eastside Elementary in Greenbrier, Ark.
"We have been thrilled at the response and quality of the entries by so
many fine schools in our service area and we are pleased to recognize
these eight schools," said Windstream Vice President of Marketing
Communications Ron Proleika. "The Classroom Connections program allows
us to make a big difference in the communities we serve, and we are
delighted to be able to provide new technology to help students and
schools succeed."
A panel of distinguished educators and Windstream executives reviewed
the entries and helped select the eight schools. Those schools will be
awarded their $25,000 donations at ceremonies held on dates soon to be
announced. A complete overview of the Classroom Connections program can
be found at www.greentrucktour.com/classroom.
Videos of the selected schools can be viewed on Windstream'sFacebook page.
About Windstream
Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides digital
phone, high-speed Internet and high-definition video and entertainment
services to customers in 16 states. The company has approximately 3
million access lines and about $3.2 billion in annual revenues. For more
information, visit www.windstream.com.