Chris Roob
Chris Roob (Courtesy)

Chris Roob has a full course load of Advanced Placement classes, participates in school leadership, is a drummer and manager of the band Hatrick Penry and works 30 to 40 hours a week at a movie theater. Hatrick Penry, a ska band, was recently voted "Best in Boulder" and the group went on a multi-state tour during the summer. He also has volunteered as a mentor to Peak to Peak freshmen.

Why play in a band?

Music is my passion. I wanted to be the one up on the stage instead of in the crowd.

Why drums?

It's the easiest. I can play the loudest.

As the band's manager, what did it take to schedule a tour?

I had to call a bunch of people I never met in other states, and I was looking constantly for places to play. It was definitely stressful. But the tour was a good indication of what I want to do for the rest of my life. The best part is being up on stage and seeing the audience sing the words to our songs

What do you like the most about high school?

I love everything about high school. I love the size of Peak to Peak and the friends and close knit connections I've made with teachers over these four years.

What would you change?

No science classes.

What's your favorite subject?


AP lit and composition. My teacher makes us really think and evaluate ourselves. It's a philosophical class. It's one I look to forward to every day.

What makes a good teacher?

A good teacher is someone that I can talk to about anything -- T.V. shows, what's going on at home. It's someone who's there to help me out, so we're all motivated to learn the stuff in class.

As a mentor, what advice did you have for the freshmen?

Just do what you want to do. If you've got a passion, you've got to follow it and make big things happen.

What's the last book you read?

"Fight Club" -- I liked the way it was written and the narration.

What's your favorite movie?

The Harry Potter movies.

What are your plans after graduation?

I'm planning to go to the University of Colorado-Denver, get a degree in music management and keep playing in bands.

What's your dream job?

To own a punk rock recording studio.