‘In Honor of My Grandmother’: Teen Creates Butterfly Prom Dress From 36 Rolls of Duct Tape, Wins Scholarship

‘In Honor of My Grandmother’: Teen Creates Butterfly Prom Dress From 36 Rolls of Duct Tape, Wins Scholarship
Courtesy of Jessica Ong and Duct Tape
Deborah George
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Though she hasn’t yet graduated from high school, 17-year-old Jessica Ong has already become a unique trailblazer in the world of prom fashion.

The teen from Great Neck, New York, won runner-up in the 2024 Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest for her unique gown created entirely from duct tape.
Deborah George
Deborah George
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Deborah is a writer from the Midwest, where she taps out stories at her old wooden secretary desk. In addition to writing for the Epoch Times, she also produces content for Human Defense Initiative and other publications. She likes to find joy in the mundane and take the road less traveled.
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