Will Rawson graduated magna cum laude from Middlebury College in the spring of 2005 with a degree in Psychology. He was the recipient of the school’s Hazeltine-Klevenow Memorial Trophy, given annually to the senior who best combines ability in athletics and excellence in scholarship. On the lacrosse field, Rawson was an honorable mention All-American choice, while earning second-team All-NESCAC honors. He was also a member of the All-NESCAC Academic team.

Rawson was a top defender on a Middlebury lacrosse team that went 68-7 over his four seasons. He took part in three NCAA Championship games, winning the title his rookie season. As a defender, Rawson helped anchor one of that nation’s top defenses throughout his four seasons.