Born in Cameroon and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado, Esther Johnson (now Esther Johnson Smith) is one of the most recent inductees into the Morgan State University Athletic Hall of Fame. A two-sport standout, she competed for the Bears in both volleyball and softball, leaving an indelible mark on the program.
Graduating with a psychology degree in 2007, Johnson’s accomplishments on the court were historic. She became the first player in school history to reach 1,000 kills as a sophomore and still holds the career record with 1,766 kills. She ranks third all-time in digs (1,425) and tenth in aces (129), solidifying her as the most productive outside hitter in program history.
Early Life and Heritage
Johnson’s family story is global…