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Scene at CU: A farewell to Ralphie V

After 12 years of leading the Buffs onto the field ahead of games at Folsom Field, Ralphie V paid one final visit for Colorado's final home game of the 2019 season ahead of her retirement.Ìý

People line up early on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, to say farewell to the retiring Ralphie V ahead of Colorado's game against Washington. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado)
People take photos with the retiring Ralphie V ahead of Colorado's game against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado)
³Ô¹ÏÍø Phillip DiStefano, right, poses with his wife, Yvonne, and daughter, Nicole, alongside Ralphie V ahead of Colorado's game against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado)
The Golden Buffalo Marching Band pays tribute to the retiring Ralphie V before Colorado's game against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado)
Ralphie V is seen during ceremonies honoring her on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado)

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