BOULDER — Ralphie VI, the University of Colorado's live buffalo mascot, turns two years old Friday, and school officials are inviting the public to participate in selecting her nickname in a unique fundraiser to support the Ronda L. Hackbart-Reyes Endowed Ralphie Handler Support Fund, with all funds going directly toward Ralphie's care.
The name Ralphie started with Ralphie I, who was originally called "Rralph" after the sound she would make while running. When she retired, the name was so iconic that it was decided all future mascots would carry the title of Ralphie. They were also given a birth name by their handlers.