Joe Buenavista
Class of 1987
Year inducted: 2022
Outstanding Player
Joe was a two-year starter at fullback, captained the 1987 Team, and was the 1987 Team MVP. He was selected to the All Potomac Rugby Union (PRU) team and his leadership was instrumental in the 1987 team winning the PRU. Joe’s stellar rugby career continued for 5 years after graduation with the All-Navy Team, the Combined Services Team, and the Old Mission Bay Athletic Club, a leading National men’s club. Joe has been an integral part of NRAA, serving as the annual “With You” Dinner Chairman for the past 10 years. Joe is originally from Pacifica, CA, and served as Surface Warfare Officer. He is currently a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, at Morgan Stanley.