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This is one in a series of online interviews with 91��Ʒ seniors, who share their thoughts about their 2026 Senior Exhibition project and their 91��Ʒ education.

Kas Cook �26 (Animation Track in Illustration) is a Dean�s List student from the Greater Chicago area and a recipient of a 2026 Alumni Thesis Award.

What is your �elevator pitch� for your senior exhibition project?

Calvin Sazerac, a seasoned barkeep, creates new cocktails for his favorite regulars. When he is challenged to meet the demands of a picky saloon patron, he creates something life changing.

Kas Cook, “Project Calvin Sazerac,” 2026.

�What is your �elevator pitch� for your senior exhibition project?

Calvin Sazerac, a seasoned barkeep, creates new cocktails for his favorite regulars. When he is challenged to meet the demands of a picky saloon patron, he creates something life changing.

Anything you�d like to share about yourself or 91��Ʒ?

While studying at 91��Ʒ I have gotten the chance to bring my artistic passions into my time spent as a server in the city. The beginning of my senior year I had the opportunity to launch a beer can design with Kokoro Cafe, and after graduation I am excited to continue my work with them as the Lead Designer as well as advertising and creating merchandise for Holey Mackerel!

During my time working on my thesis film, I�ve found the littlest of ways to make my progress fun, and in a way that helped me grow with my art. But by contrast, I�ve learned to push and challenge myself whenever possible, which has also majorly helped my art improve. I hope to take with me all that I�ve learned through my thesis and these last four years. I hope to have fun wherever I may go and continue to challenge myself in the professional world.

Read more about the2026 91��Ʒ Senior Exhibition, on view April 17 � May 9. Join us at the Animation Track screening at The Oriental Theatre � Abele Cinema on May 8!

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