Hampden-Sydney College

Rob Bonaventura is the fifth all-time leading scorer in Hampden-Sydney lacrosse history and he rates among the top six in goals scored and assists for his career. From 1980 to1983, Bonaventura racked up 104 goals (sixth-best all time) and recorded 70 assists (second-best all-time). In 1982 he registered career numbers with 42 goals and 36 assists (second-best all-time in single season) for 78 points, in what is regarded as one of the best all-around individual seasons in Hampden-Sydney lacrosse history. He still holds the Hampden-Sydney record with 11 goals against William and Mary in 1982. He earned Honorable Mention All-American honors in 1983 and was a First Team All-ODAC honoree in both 1982 and 1983.

Bonaventura, a political science major while at Hampden-Sydney, is a Vice Chairman for Sands Brothers and Company, Investment Bankers in New York City. His wife Linda graduated from Fairfield and they have three children, Christian (10), Kelly (8), and Daniel (5).