Colorado University Athletics
2024-25 Ralphie Roster
Philip Schabarum
- Class:
- Fifth Year
- Hometown:
- San Diego, Calif.
- High School:
- St. Augustine
- Major:
- Finance, Real Estate, & Accounting
WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN THE RALPHIE PROGRAM?
As my older sister is a CU alumna, I was lucky enough to attend a few football games back when she went here. While watching my first CU football game almost 10 years ago, I was shocked by the excitement that Ralphie sparked among everyone in the stands. From that moment on, I dreamed of being a part of this special program.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
To me, Ralphie embodies everything that makes CU such an amazing school. From pride and tradition to hard work and determination, Ralphie's long term dedication to CU represents what it means to be a Buff.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The hardest part of being a Ralphie Handler has to be cleaning up after her when she can't quite make it to the ladies room.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The best part of being a Ralphie Handler is creating life-long relationships with everyone in the program as well as with the buffalo. It's something really special, and we all know how lucky we are to be a part of it.
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
Most people are surprised about how smart she is. She's really like a big dog, and can even play red light, green light.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
One thing that surprised me after I became a Ralphie Handler was how easy it is to run in jeans – I thought it was going to be impossible. Also, hay bales are pretty dang heavy.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
I love to surf at home in San Diego, but here in the mountains, I enjoy playing my banjo and guitar as well as hiking, skiing, and shirtless barbecuing.
As my older sister is a CU alumna, I was lucky enough to attend a few football games back when she went here. While watching my first CU football game almost 10 years ago, I was shocked by the excitement that Ralphie sparked among everyone in the stands. From that moment on, I dreamed of being a part of this special program.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
To me, Ralphie embodies everything that makes CU such an amazing school. From pride and tradition to hard work and determination, Ralphie's long term dedication to CU represents what it means to be a Buff.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The hardest part of being a Ralphie Handler has to be cleaning up after her when she can't quite make it to the ladies room.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The best part of being a Ralphie Handler is creating life-long relationships with everyone in the program as well as with the buffalo. It's something really special, and we all know how lucky we are to be a part of it.
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
Most people are surprised about how smart she is. She's really like a big dog, and can even play red light, green light.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
One thing that surprised me after I became a Ralphie Handler was how easy it is to run in jeans – I thought it was going to be impossible. Also, hay bales are pretty dang heavy.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
I love to surf at home in San Diego, but here in the mountains, I enjoy playing my banjo and guitar as well as hiking, skiing, and shirtless barbecuing.
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