Colorado University Athletics
2023-24 Ralphie Roster
Kate Drobnich
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Oxford, Mich.
- High School:
- Oxford
- Major:
- Astronomy/Geology
WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN THE RALPHIE PROGRAM?
I came to orientation as a senior in high school and saw a video of the handlers running with Ralphie and I thought that was totally awesome.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
She represents how great CU is and brings this community together.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Weightlifting, I have never done that before in my life.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Being a part of a super cool team and helping raise the best buffalo ever.
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
She's actually a real buffalo and has an awesome personality.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
She's the best soccer player in the whole world also her tongue feels like sandpaper.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
Hiking, Skiing, Backpacking, Summiting 14ers, Water sports and Hammocking. My favorite hobby is performing Irish dances for my friends, I don’t have formal training, but it's my calling.
I came to orientation as a senior in high school and saw a video of the handlers running with Ralphie and I thought that was totally awesome.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
She represents how great CU is and brings this community together.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Weightlifting, I have never done that before in my life.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Being a part of a super cool team and helping raise the best buffalo ever.
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
She's actually a real buffalo and has an awesome personality.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
She's the best soccer player in the whole world also her tongue feels like sandpaper.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
Hiking, Skiing, Backpacking, Summiting 14ers, Water sports and Hammocking. My favorite hobby is performing Irish dances for my friends, I don’t have formal training, but it's my calling.
Welcoming Ralphie VII | The Story of Adding a New Buffalo to the Herd
Thursday, September 25
Introducing Ralphie VII
Friday, September 19
Ralphie makes her 2024 debut at the CU Freshman Welcome
Saturday, August 24
Ralphie Handlers and the Parkers
Sunday, August 18