Checkered Flag Honda, a Virginia Honda dealer, commends Florida A&M University for winning the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge.

The 22nd annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge came down one final question between Florida A&M University and Oakwood University:

“His 2007 book, Avoid Boring People, looks back on his entire life, not just the two years in which he found fame in the 1950?s, which he already chronicled in The Double Helix. For 10 additional points — who is this U.S. geneticist and physicist who co-discovered the molecular structure of DNA? “

Final Answer: James D. Watson

Florida A&M University was able to answer correctly and as a result took home the $50,000 grant for their school, says Virginia Beach Honda dealer Checkered Flag Honda.  The captain of the Florida A&M University team, Trenton J. Johnson, was very excited when his team answered correctly.  “When you get the right group together you overcome all adversity. Everybody on the team has different personalities and experiences which creates a ying/yang with four components that compliment each other with perfect balance,” says the winning caption.

Runner up team Oakwood University was led by captain Marcus Cooper, “The most exciting part of the competition was watching the other teams win. You make friends instantly so you’re really cheering your friends on. It’s a competitive sport with no hard feelings.”  Oakwood University took home $25,000 as a grant for their school.

Virginia Beach Honda Driver’s Acknowledges Honda’s Involvement in the Community

Steve Morikawa, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Community Relations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. commented on the competition.  “The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is one of Honda’s largest and longest running philanthropic initiatives here in the United States, and we are proud to be able to give more than $300,000 each year to deserving Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” says Morikawa.  “Maintaining this program allows us to invest in one of the country’s largest pipelines for professional and academic talent, and even in these tough economic times, it is important that we continue to support our nation’s future leaders.”

Virginia Beach Honda dealer Checkered Flag is proud to be part of an organization that keep the community mind and is dedicated to improving the high education of students.

Checkered Flag serves Virginia Honda shoppers with a great selection of vehicles and services.

For more information, head to Checkered Flag today for the best deals on 2011 Honda cars in Virginia Beach or call (757) 273-7906 to speak to a representative.

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