Emmalynn Holland of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, is a contestant in the Duck Tape brand's Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest.

The tape was originally called duck tape because of its water-resistant qualities. It repelled water like a duck's back, and it used to be made out of a cotton duck fabric without any adhesive layers.

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Kids these days aren't just making wallets out of duct tape — they're crafting three-piece suits and ballgowns from the stuff. Two New York Teens in particular are finalists for the Duck Brand's ...