Twin trees planted to honor CU Boulder's beloved Peggy Coppom, the late Betty Hoover

Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Athletic Director Rick George and others gathered on Saturday, June 26, for a tree dedication ceremony honoring a pair of CU Buffs super fans known simply as “the twins,” Peggy Coppom and her late sister Betty Hoover. 

Coppom and Hoover are well-known to all Buff supporters as two of the most beloved lifelong CU faithful––staples at Buff sporting events for the better part of eight decades. Hoover passed away last summer. 

Coppom and members of the sisters’ family were present for the tree dedication, which included the dedication of two new trees and a plaque along the Buff Walk on the east side of Folsom Field. 

“I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that Betty and Peggy are the definition of Forever Buffs,” DiStefano told those who gathered for the dedication. “These trees are a living reminder of Betty and Peggy’s dedication to CU Boulder and they will grow and blossom in the same way that the twins’ relationship did with our school over the decades.”

A plaque honoring the late Betty Hoover and her twins sister, Peggy Coppom, sits between "twin" trees planted along the Buff Walk on the east side of Folsom Field. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
A plaque honoring the late Betty Hoover and her twins sister, Peggy Coppom, sits between "twin" trees planted along the Buff Walk on the east side of Folsom Field. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
A plaque honoring the late Betty Hoover and her twins sister, Peggy Coppom, sits between "twin" trees planted along the Buff Walk on the east side of Folsom Field. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Chancellor Philip DiStefano, left, and Athletic Director Rick George greet Peggy Coppom as they and others gathered on Saturday, June 26, for a tree dedication ceremony honoring Coppom and her late sister Betty Hoover. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Peggy Coppom looks over a plaque honoring her and her late twin sister, Betty Hoover. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Peggy Coppom looks over a plaque honoring her and her late twin sister, Betty Hoover. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Peggy Coppom tearfully looks over a plaque honoring her and her late twin sister, Betty Hoover. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Chancellor Philip DiStefano, right, Athletic Director Rick George and others gathered on June 26 for a tree dedication ceremony honoring CU Buffs super fans Peggy Coppom and her late sister, Betty Hoover. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Chancellor Philip DiStefano, left in foreground, Athletic Director Rick George (not visible) and others gathered on June 26 for a tree dedication ceremony honoring CU Buffs super fans Peggy Coppom, seated second from left, and her late sister Betty Hoover. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Athletic Director Rick George and others gathered on June 26 for a tree dedication ceremony honoring a pair of CU Buffs super fans known simply as “The Twins” -- Peggy Coppom and her late sister Betty Hoover. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Chancellor Philip DiStefano presents Peggy Coppom with a vase with two yellow roses after he, Athletic Director Rick George and others gathered on Saturday, June 26, for a tree dedication ceremony honoring Coppom and her late sister Betty Hoover. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Chancellor Philip DiStefano presents Peggy Coppom with a vase with two yellow roses after he, Athletic Director Rick George and others gathered on Saturday, June 26, for a tree dedication ceremony honoring Coppom and her late sister Betty Hoover. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Peggy Coppom stands next to a plaque honoring her and her late twin sister, Betty Hoover. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)
Peggy Coppom sits next to a plaque honoring her and her late twin sister, Betty Hoover. (Photo by Sarah Adderholt/University of Colorado)