Photograph of an auction table at the 2008 Emerald Ball. An autographed portrait and several pairs of western boots can be seen among other items on the table. Framed descriptions and bid sheets have been placed next to several of the items.

Photograph of an ice sculpture at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The sculpture depicts a pair of western boots with floral arrangements protruding from their tops. One boot is facing toward the camera, and the other is facing away. They both read, "UNT."

Photograph of a man (right) and a woman (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of attendees at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man can be seen standing on the right side of the photograph, looking down at the table in front of him. Other attendees can be looking at auction lots in the background. A western pillow and a book can be seen among other items on the table.

Photograph of a Justin Boots display at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The display consists of a large plywood cutout of a western boot that has been painted beige and blue with red and white detailing. The Justin Boots logo can be seen on the upper portion of the boot. String lights have been added to the outline of the cutout. Wooten Hall and the Baptist Student Center can be seen in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of a man (right) and a woman (left) posing on a red carpet at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The woman is looking at the camera with a straight face, and the man is smiling. They are interlocking arms. A white canopy with curtains has been pitched over the red carpet. Three staff members can be seen standing at the starting end of the carpet in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of a man (center) with two women at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The woman on the left is looking back at the man, and appears to be speaking. The man and the second woman are facing the camera and smiling. The man is resting his left elbow on the carpeted structure next to him. The woman on the right is holding a wine glass in her left hand.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille (left) with a man (center) and a woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. Bataille is holding a wine glass in her left hand. The other woman is holding a sheet of paper and a clutch. Other event attendees can be seen conversing in the background on the right side of the photograph.

Photograph of a man bidding on an auction lot at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The man can be seen in the center of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera and leaning over a silent auction table. He is filling out a bidding form on the table in front of him. A woman is standing next to him on the right side of the photograph. She is also leaning over the table. Auction items can be seen on the table in the bottom portion of the photograph.

Photograph of a man (right) and a woman (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, facing the camera and smiling. The woman is holding a wine glass with both hands. The man is holding a beer and a folded sheet of paper in his left hand. A One O'clock Lounge sign can be seen hanging on the wall in the background, on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of Lee Jackson, Chancellor of UNT (2nd left), and Margaret Jackson (left) with a man and a woman at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of two men at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing across from each other, facing each other and smiling. The man on the left is looking out to the right of the camera. They are both holding drinks in their hands.

Photograph of two men (2nd left, 2nd right) and two women (left, right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are all facing the camera and smiling. The man on the right is resting his left hand on the shoulder of the woman in front of him. Three members of the group are holding drinks in their hands. Other event attendees can be seen conversing in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of two women (center, right) with a man (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. The women are holding sheets of paper in their hands. The man is holding a glass of wine.

Photograph of a man (right) and a woman (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are sitting side by side on a carpeted staircase, looking at the camera and smiling. They are each holding a wine glass in their left hand.

Photograph of a man (left) and a woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, facing the camera and smiling.

Photograph of a man (right) and a woman (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of attendees at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man and a woman can be seen standing on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. They are looking down at the table in front of them. The woman is pointing to auction lot 7 with her right hand. Other event attendees can be seen gathered around the table in the background of the photograph. Pairs of western boots can be seen among other items on the table.

Photograph of the UNT Brazilian Ensemble performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the ensemble can be seen walking up a brick staircase with their backs turned to the camera. They are each holding a percussion instrument. Event attendees can be seen below the staircase on the right side of the photograph.

Photograph of the UNT Brazilian Ensemble performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the ensemble can be seen walking in the direction of the camera, playing percussion instruments. Event attendees can be seen entering the second floor from a staircase in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Individuals can be seen gathered around the table, facing the camera. Pairs of western boots can be seen among other items on the table.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille (right) conversing with a man (left) and a woman (center) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Bataille and the man are standing side by side with their backs turned to the camera. They are looking over at each other and smiling. The second woman is standing across from them in the center of the photograph, looking at Bataille and smiling. A police officer and another man can be seen standing in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of two women (2nd left, right) and two men (left, 2nd right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are all facing the camera and smiling. The women are both holding glasses of wine in their hands.

Photograph of a man (right) and a woman (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. They are each wearing a black western hat.