Leonardo Pellegrino

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
San Diego, Calif.
High School:
Cathedral Catholic
Major:
Finance

WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN THE RALPHIE PROGRAM?
Witnessing the energy and tradition when Ralphie storms the field is one of the most electric moments in college sports. I’ve always been drawn to high-intensity, team-driven environments, and the idea of working closely with an iconic animal like Ralphie really stood out to me.

WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
Ralphie = CU! To me she represents the spirit and pride of everyone at CU, the 50,000+ people in the stadium and across Boulder who come together in that one powerful moment.

WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Honestly, stretching. Remembering to stretch is crucial for performance.

WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Ralphie! Being in a team with a literal buffalo is pretty awesome. The whole team makes it a special experience.

WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
People are always surprised by how much time we spend training and caring for Ralphie outside of game days.

WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
What surprised me most was how calm and gentle Ralphie is off the field she’s incredibly intelligent and has such a strong bond with the team.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
Traveling, camping, skiing and surfing.