Bio

Matthew Williams

Sports: Cross Country (2013 - 2015), Snowshoe Racing (2013 - 2015), Nordic Skiing (2013 - 2016), Marathon Canoe Racing (2014 - 2015). 

High School:  Hanover Area Jr/Sr High School (2013).

High School Athletic Honors:  Graduated 7^th 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 11^th,1994

Academic Major:  Fisheries and Wildlife Science (Wildlife Concentration)

Academic Minor:  Chemistry and GIS

Collegiate Academic Honors:  United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) All Academic Team (Fall 2014; Spring 2015; Fall 2015).  Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) All Academic Team (Fall 2013, Fall 2014; Fall 2015).  Paul Smith's College Adirondack Scholar (Fall 2013, Spring 2014). Paul Smith's College Dean's List (Fall 2014; Spring 2015).

Collegiate Athletic Honors:  Paul Smith's College Men's Cross Country Rookie of the Year (2013).  Men's Cross Country Team Captain (2015).

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.