In an announcement that took her by surprise, during a Hawaii Catholic Schools luncheon, Mrs. Rufo was recognized as the first winner of the Golden Pineapple Administrator of the Year award and received $500 from Chaminade University and John C. and Mary Lou Brogan.
Llewellyn Young and Lynn Babington president of Chaminade University of Honolulu
You can also enjoy the moment when MSOS students, teachers and staff surprised her in the cafeteria to celebrate her award. (Link to our facebook page)
This is not a job for me… Coming to school is not a job for me, it’s something that I love to do… And I hope and pray that each and everyone of you finds a place in the world where you feel the same way I feel right now.
Mrs. Rufo