Koeppel Subaru Backs 2026 AHEPA District 6 Tournament Team

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On February 28, 2026, students from across New York gathered at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle to compete in the Third Annual Hellenic History Tournament. Organized by AHEPA District 6 and the Daughters of Penelope, the event brought together young minds eager to test their knowledge of Greek civilization spanning Ancient, Middle, and Modern eras.

The tournament runs in a Jeopardy-style format, with students answering multiple choice questions drawn from the Hellenika textbook by T. Peter Limber. It is a celebration of heritage, learning, and the kind of intellectual curiosity that keeps history alive from one generation to the next. With $4,500 in scholarship awards on the line, the stakes were real and the competition was sharp.

This year's event was especially meaningful, with Mr. Petros Dorizas, Consul of the Hellenic Republic from the Consulate General of Greece, attending to address the crowd. He spoke about how important it is to carry Hellenic history and culture forward, particularly for Greek-American students growing up in the Diaspora. His presence added real weight to an already significant occasion.

Meet the Subaru Flying Aces

This year, Koeppel Subaru was proud to sponsor a competing team from the Bronx known as the Subaru Flying Aces. The team was made up of three students: captain Lucas Flores, along with teammates Scott McKiernan and Sael Thomas. Representing their borough at a tournament of this caliber takes real dedication, and these three showed up ready to compete.

Sponsoring a team is not just about putting a name on a banner. It means covering the costs that allow students to participate, travel, and focus on what really matters: learning. Koeppel Subaru, through its Koeppel Kares program, covered the team's sponsorship so that Lucas, Scott, and Sael could walk into that competition hall with full support behind them.

Why This Matters to Our Community

The New York metro area is home to one of the largest Greek-American communities in the world, and Queens sits right at the heart of it. Events like the Hellenic History Tournament are more than academic competitions. They are a way for students of all backgrounds to connect with a rich cultural story that has shaped the modern world. The fact that the Subaru Flying Aces team included students with diverse backgrounds speaks to how broadly Hellenic history resonates when young people are given the chance to engage with it.

For Koeppel Subaru, this kind of sponsorship is a natural fit. The dealership has been serving Queens and the surrounding boroughs for years, and the people who walk through its doors are the same neighbors, parents, and students you see at events like this one. Supporting a tournament team is one small but concrete way to give something back to the community that has given so much to this dealership.

It is also worth noting how the tournament is structured. Teams are sponsored by local chapters and individual donors who pool resources to fund scholarship prizes and cover operational costs. This year, $4,500 in awards went to the top two finishing teams. The first-place Elysium Elites from Niskayuna High School took home $1,000 per team member, and the second-place Theodosians from Saint Demetrios Preparatory School in Astoria each received $500. Every dollar in those awards came from organizations and businesses willing to put their support where it counts.

Koeppel Kares: More Than a Tagline

Koeppel Kares is the community outreach and philanthropy program that guides how Koeppel Auto Group engages with the neighborhoods it calls home. The program covers a wide range of causes, from education and health awareness around issues like autism and cancer, to local events that bring people together. The AHEPA tournament sponsorship is a strong example of Koeppel Kares in action.

The thinking behind Koeppel Kares is simple: a dealership is part of its community, not just a business operating within it. That means showing up in ways that go beyond selling cars. It means asking what students need, what local organizations are doing great work, and how Koeppel can help amplify those efforts. Sponsoring the Subaru Flying Aces at the 2026 AHEPA District 6 tournament was one clear answer to that question.

You can expect to see Koeppel Kares continue to grow its presence at community events across Queens and the broader metro area. Education, cultural pride, and youth development are causes worth investing in, year after year.

Come See Us in Long Island City

If you are in the market for a new or pre-owned vehicle, Koeppel Subaru is located at 42-01 Northern Blvd. in Long Island City, Queens. The showroom carries a full lineup of new Subaru models including the Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, Impreza, and Ascent, along with a wide selection of used vehicles and Certified Pre-Owned Subaru models.

But more than that, when you choose Koeppel Subaru, you are choosing a dealership that puts its money and its time into the community around it. From financing and service to events like the AHEPA Hellenic History Tournament, Koeppel Subaru is here not just to help you find a great car, but to be a neighbor worth having.

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