Jacob Magloire June 7, 2025 Pastor Thomas Rorie Furthering Education Scholarship Fresh off the stage with my high school diploma, I am eager to learn more. I am a new c/o 2025 graduate who will be attending Frederick Community College (FCC) for film and media. Ever since I can remember, I have had a deep love for creating movies. On February 4, 2021, I started a comedy YouTube channel, “Dopenerd Shorts.” On this channel, I made mini-movies where I displayed different characters having an argument or debate about a silly topic. One of the most memorable skits I ever shot at the time was titled, “When You Break Your Mom’s Phone.” This was a skit about a boy who begged to use his mom’s cell phone to film a YouTube video only to accidentally break it halfway through filming the actual video. This skit ended up being the most viewed video on my YouTube channel, garnering around 2,000 views in a month. The majority of the comments under the video were positive, with people sharing how this video was relatable or made their day. Through these skits, I was able to turn normally frightening scenarios into positive messages with the intention of making somebody laugh. After two years of consistently making videos on “Dopenerd Shorts,” I eventually shifted my interest towards making short films and movies. On February 21, 2024, I created my first short film, “Unashamed,” which tells the story of an African-American teenager ashamed of the color of his skin. This film celebrates race and diversity while encouraging audiences to be proud of who they are. Since “Unashamed,” I have dedicated my life to being a Director. As I got older, I studied the world of cinema. I would often watch movies that were regarded as classics by critics. The films I watched eventually transformed my perspective on life and highlighted real issues that people around the world have to go through. A clear example of this is when I watched the film “Waves,” directed by Trey Edward Shults. This film is a coming-of-age drama that follows an African-American family navigating loss, grief, and forgiveness. This film taught me about the importance of forgiving others who have deeply hurt us in the past as well as the importance of cherishing the people who love you the most in times of crisis. Another movie inspiration that opened my mind to visual messaging through cinema is the movie “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” directed by Stephen Chbosky. “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is a drama that follows an introverted boy as he navigates friendship, love, and trauma. This film taught me the importance of companionship and how it benefits our mental health. These cinematic influences later made their way into my own work. These films and many others are what later inspired me to go to college to study film and media. That being said, once I graduate from FCC, I plan to work within the industry and serve as an Intern at major film production studios such as A24, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, or Warner Bros. Entertainment. From there I plan to slowly develop my filmmaking portfolio and work my way up to becoming a Director with a recognizable name. While I am well aware that this is an ambitious goal of mine, I believe that it will only support my work ethic during my time as a student at FCC and any major production company that will take me on. Financial Assistance. I believe that the Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr. Furthering Education Scholarship will help me get a step further in completing my goal of being a Director. I have decided to attend Frederick Community College so that I can learn more about the makings of movies as well as get hands-on experience with making short films with the ultimate goal of attaining an Associate degree in film and media. I chose FCC due to its hands-on approach to filmmaking and digital storytelling. FCC offers a variety of classes on cinematography, screenwriting, and editing, mirroring real-world industry practices. FCC is also reputable for providing their students with access to professional-grade equipment and software, which will simulate a real-world experience of creating a professional motion picture overall. Overall, FCC is the best place for me to hone my filmmaking skills without the financial burden of attending a four-year school. While this community college will be helpful to my academic and film career, the tuition is quite expensive. In comparison to other schools, the tuition is arguably less expensive than others in the area. However, it is still evident that my family and I may fall into college debt from trying to attend this school. My goal during my time at FCC is to graduate without any debt, and this scholarship will help me achieve just that. This scholarship opportunity will be not only helpful to my family and me, but it will also help me attain the degree in my desired field while also obtaining the necessary skills needed to excel in my profession. After attending Frederick Community College and serving as an Intern for larger production companies, my ultimate goal is to make independent films highlighting racial injustice in America and self-acceptance. In these films, I will acknowledge injustice being done in our world while also celebrating Christianity and displaying elements of the Bible. From movies about love and loss, I would like to create movies that change people's perspective on the real world and help educate them on the issues that are happening around the world. I want my films to move people emotionally while also being family-friendly enough for children and adults to watch together. To put simply, I want audiences around the world to have the same experience watching my movies that I did when I was a child. I want them to learn my lessons and feel my emotions through the screen. In sum, I believe that the Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr. Furthering Education Scholarship will be a monumental stepping stone toward turning my dream into a reality. With the resources, education, and training at Frederick Community College combined with the financial support of this scholarship, I will grow to be a dedicated and uplifting filmmaker.

Teachers, A Lasting Impression. A teacher that has deeply impacted me has been Mrs. Damaris. This teacher pushed me for most of my junior year in high school. She taught my junior elective Spanish class for my third year at Signature Homeschool Academy. While I am currently unable to remember much Spanish vocabulary at this point in my life, her core values and teaching style have stuck with me throughout my academic career. These same core values will be carried with me as I transition from high school to a college campus. Oftentimes, Mrs. Damaris would assign plenty of homework for us to make sure we understood key concepts that were being taught. Many students resented her due to this massive homework load and even planned to drop the class. Throughout her class, she would give us extra time to memorize what was being taught and provided us with resources to excel. She often took pride in saying, "Anybody that has taken any of my classes has never gotten less than a passing grade." This not only gave me hope but also comfort that I would inevitably pass this class with flying colors. Later in the semester, she would have us pray before class. This came as an immense shock due to the majority of my teachers excluding prayer from their weekly lessons. Over time, this practice became a recurring activity within our classroom and even provided me with a sense of peace before every lesson. This routine became a cornerstone of both my academic and personal life, and it is something I still rely on today. Before becoming a student of Mrs. Damaris’, I would approach school as something separate from my spiritual life. When I began to implement the two as a result of what we did in class, I saw a change in my attitude towards school. This routine stuck with me for the remainder of my high school journey and life. Mrs. Damaris has continued to play a small but very supportive role in my life. When I finished my first film, "Unashamed," she congratulated me on my achievement and even displayed my film in front of her entire class for a lesson she was teaching. Overall, Mrs. Damaris’ teaching style, while firm and challenging at some points, has been an influential piece in my life. I am very proud to say that Mrs. Damaris has taught me how to go about challenges in a healthy and calming manner. When I am studying for a test, I remember the times we memorized Spanish vocabulary. When I am nervous about something difficult, I often make it a point to pray to God for support. Thanks to Mrs. Damaris, I have learned that peace and perseverance can coexist, and that is a lesson I will carry on for the rest of my academic and professional career moving forward.

Jacob Magloire April 21, 2025 Selin Alexandria Legacy Scholarship for the Arts Introduction. Currently, I am a high school senior and a dual-enrolled student at York College of Pennsylvania for film and media. Since middle school, I have battled with mental health struggles. I would often excuse my negative symptoms as feeling tired or drained up until 2024. In 2024, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. While this came as a shock to me, it only led me to find ways to feel less alone in these emotionally wearing times. Creating Art Through Film. In 2020, I started a YouTube channel called “Dopenerd Shorts,” where I would make funny skits based on my life. My mental health diagnosis reignited my passion for video creation, so I would take moments that triggered my emotional turmoil, such as arguments with my parents or being upset with a friend, and turn them into comedy. This not only helped me deal with my severe mental health struggles, but it also connected me with people who enjoyed comedy as much as I did. One of my favorite pieces that I have created was a skit titled "Parents Be Trippin,” where I used exaggerated reactions to portray a father getting mad for no reason, which was inspired by my own mood swings. As I posted more content, I received comments stating, “I was having a bad day, but this made it better,” or “This lowkey made my day! Totally subscribing!” It is these heartwarming comments that have fueled my passion for wanting to be a director. I love making films that make people laugh, but I also have a passion for sharing stories that reflect real emotional battles that audiences around the world experience/go through. Film/Media: Just Another Art Tool. Overall, I believe that many people underestimate the emotional impact of art. Our moods can be improved or worsened based on the media we consume. Seeing characters go through similar experiences can help us process and understand our emotions. Art is therapy; it can show us what is right, relate similar experiences, and even help individuals with these painful struggles feel heard despite their battles with mental health. It is a type of therapy that is helpful for the artist and the person experiencing the work. My Passion > My Mental Health. In sum, art has continued to get me out of rough spots in my life. It has taught me that I am not alone while also showing me that I can follow my passions despite my diagnosis. In the near future, I plan to use my God-given visual talents to make films supporting individuals who struggle with mental health. I pray that my films help those diagnosed with mental health to feel less alone in their time of emotional distress. Moreover, if art is therapy, then I would like nothing more than for my art to serve as a therapist for someone else. My current works consist of my debut short film, The Hidden Thief, which is a mystery about an anxious girl trying to find her lost hard drive filled with her life's artwork. This film reflects my anxious tendencies and wild imagination. Love At First Text is a drama that follows a boy battling anxiety who finally decides the best way to ask out his crush. This film conveys my own anxiety about confessing my feelings to someone I deeply admire. The King of Chess, a comedy about an overconfident beginner chess player losing yet another chess match. This film is a comedic take on my own confident nature.