The William A. Mcconagha Prize

Established by Margaret McConagha Faulkner and Alan C. McConagha in memory of their father, William A. McConagha, an economics professor at Lawrence University in Appleton from 1926 to 1956, this award recognizes the student who demonstrates the greatest excellence in the study of economics. Michael Thorson, from Mcfarland, Wisconsin, has been a top student in all of his economics courses. Michael has also contributed to the department as a tutor, providing excellent help for his classmates. He is completing a major in Economics, along with a minor in Data Science and a minor in Music. He also competes on the swimming team, with his name appearing on the list of Lawrence's top 10 performances for five different events. After graduation he will be working as a data analyst for Electronic Theatre Controls.