In March, the Detroit Free Press put out a call to students to create a prom dress out of newspaper. Earlier this week, the 8 finalists were announced, and 17-year-old Ari Diaz among them.

The Free Press Prom Design Contest had a prize of $50, and while Diaz was not the winner, she came in 2nd place behind classmate Molly Bonnell, also a junior from Royal Oak Shrine Catholic High School.

Check out Diaz’s impressive denim-inspired dress below.

To see all of the top 8 dresses, click here.