Williams College has awarded its annual Grosvenor Cup Award to Matt McNaughton ’16.
The Grosvenor Cup is given by members of the Interfraternity Council of 1931 in memory of their fellow member, Allan Livingston Grosvenor. It is awarded annually to a student who has best demonstrated concern for the college community and beyond through extensive dedicated service and who has served with the utmost integrity and reliability. The committee of award consists of the chairman and the secretary of the College Council and three other members selected by the Council.
At the end of each academic year, the outgoing College Council requests nominations for the award from the rising senior class. Based on these nominations, McNaughton was selected as this year’s recipient; the award was announced at this year’s fall Convocation. A computer science and political science major from State College, Pa., McNaughton was noted in many of the nominations he received for his kindness and desire to help the campus and larger community. During his time at Williams, McNaughton has served on College Council as an officer and representative, as a junior advisor, a teaching assistant, and on the Mental Health Committee. Off campus, he has served in the wider community by coaching basketball, working with local schools, and designing a computer science education program directed toward high school girls.