Washington teen’s duct tape dress gets her finalist spot in scholarship contest

A Washington teen with a passion for crafting, sketching and designing put her skills to work to become a finalist in a contest that could win her a $10,000 college scholarship.

Sunnyside High School student Larissa Leon created a beautiful gown that you’d never know was made from duct tape. It stood out among more than 106 entries to become a finalist in Duck Tape brand’s Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest.

Leon said she was inspired by the dresses that stem from both indigenous and Spanish practices.

“The gown was designed to honor my culture, helping me pay homage to my roots, along with making a beautiful dress for prom that’s made out of duct tape, something that many of my friends and family thought to be impossible,” Leon said.

Her dress is adorned with flowers, duct tape lace and ribboning.

Leon has made it to the top 10. The public will now vote on who should win the contest and scholarship. Voting is open until July 14, 2021.

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