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. 

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/University 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/University 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/University of Colorado)
Ralphie V's handlers pose with her ahead of Colorado's game against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University 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/University 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/University 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/University of Colorado)
Chancellor 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/University of Colorado)
A cake is presented to the retiring Ralphie V ahead of Colorado's game against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University 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/University of Colorado)
Kordell Stewart, right, joins teammates from the 1994 Miracle at Michigan team to be recognized on the field during Colorado's game against Washington on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Ralphie V is seen during ceremonies honoring her on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Ralphie V is seen with her handlers during ceremonies honoring her on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)