Few student-athletes in Fayetteville State University history have combined athletic success, academic excellence, leadership, and service as completely as Schavonne (Brown) Hallmon. A key contributor to one of the most successful eras of Bronco Volleyball, Hallmon's accomplishments established her as a model student-athlete whose impact continues long after her playing days ended.
A versatile outside hitter and middle blocker, Hallmon was a cornerstone of Fayetteville State's volleyball program during the late 1990s under Hall of Fame coach Elorine Hill. As a junior in 1997, she led the Broncos with 286 kills and recorded 92 total blocks, averaging 2.53 kills per game while helping Fayetteville State post a 21-13 record.
Hallmon elevated her performance even further during her senior season in 1998, helping guide the Broncos to a 22-14 record and the CIAA Volleyball Championship as a team co-captain. She finished the season with 241 kills, 198 digs, and a team-best 146 total blocks, averaging 1.26 blocks per game, one of the top marks in the conference. Her dominant play earned her First Team All-CIAA, CIAA All-Tournament Team, and CIAA Most Outstanding Player honors.
Among her most memorable performances was a career-high 51 kills against UNC Pembroke in a five-game match during the 1998 season, one of the most prolific offensive performances in program history. She also recorded a.365 hitting percentage against Saint Paul's and was recognized among the NCAA statistical leaders submitted by the university during her senior year.Â
Beyond her athletic accomplishments, Hallmon distinguished herself as one of the premier scholar-athletes in Fayetteville State history. Her numerous academic honors include:
- Rawlings NCAA Woman of the Year (1999)
- Street & Smith's Eddie Robinson Awards, Lady Speed Stick Sportswoman of the Year (1999)
- Chancellor's Award of Merit (1999)
- United States Achievement Award, All-American Scholar (1999)
- CIAA Academic Honor Roll (1999)
- CIAA Commissioner's All-American Individual Award (1998)
- Verizon District III College Division All-Academic Team Second Team (1997)
- Arthur Ashe Jr. Award for Academics (1997)
- Certificate of Achievement for North Carolina Girls' and Women's Sports (1997)
- Dean's List (1998)
Hallmon's success in the classroom and on the court made her one of the most decorated student-athletes of her era and exemplified the values of Fayetteville State University.
Following graduation, Hallmon continued to impact others through athletics, education, ministry, and service. She competed in basketball for the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, from 2000-03 and later dedicated herself to coaching and mentoring young athletes. Her coaching career has included service as Head Volleyball Coach at Suitland High School (Maryland), Assistant Basketball Coach at West Creek High School (Tennessee), Assistant Basketball Coach at Clarksville Academy, and Head Volleyball Coach at Clarksville Academy Middle School.
Hallmon has also devoted years to youth ministry, serving as Youth Director at churches in both North Carolina and Tennessee and becoming a licensed minister in 2015. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University, graduating cum laude in 2013, and later obtained certification in Substance Abuse Counseling from Vincennes University.
A championship leader, academic trailblazer, military athlete, coach, mentor, and servant leader, Schavonne (Brown) Hallmon represents the very best of Fayetteville State University. Her extraordinary achievements and lifelong commitment to excellence make her a deserving member of the 2026 Fayetteville State University Athletics Hall of Fame.
