Matthew Williams
Collegiate Sports: Cross Country, Snow Shoeing, Nordic Skiing, and Marathon Canoe Racing
High School: Hanover Area Jr/Sr High School (2013).
High School Honors: Graduated 7th in my class/ Member of the National Honor Society/3 year varsity letterman in both Cross Country and Track & Field/ District Medalist in the 800m, 4x400m, 300m hurdles, and the 4x800m/ Track (2013) & Cross Country Captain (2012); Cross Country Most Dedicated Award (2009) Track and Field MVP (2013).
Personal: Son of Michelle and Robert Williams, born: December 11th 1994
Academic Major(s): Fisheries and Wildlife Science (Wildlife Concentration)
Academic Minors: Chemistry and GIS
Collegiate Athletic Honors: Paul Smith's College Striders Most Improved Snowshoe Racer (2014). International Snowshoe Championships Junior A Runner of the Year (2014). US Snowshoe Nationals Hill Climb, 3rd Place (2014).
Recreation Pursuits/Leisure Interests: My recreational interests include: Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Canoeing, Trapping, Rock climbing/bouldering, Sailing, Listening to music, and Hanging out with friends
Why Paul Smith’s? I chose Paul Smiths College because they had a major that fit with what I want to do later in life and I was interested in some of the sports offered, most of which I had not done until I was here at Paul Smiths. I also liked the location of the college in the heart of the Adirondacks. Like they say “It’s all about the Experience” and since I’ve come here to Paul Smiths I haven’t been disappointed.