Cowboys and cowgirls gathered at Quaker Square Station on Saturday night for Jeans and Jewels, the Seventh Annual Cattle Barons Ball.
Jane Spelich chaired the western-themed benefit for the American Cancer Society.
Steve and Tamara Boyazis were honored for their support of the American Cancer Society, having raised money for research and helping families affected by cancer. Impact awards were given to Tamara Boyazis, Sherri Brown, June Netzley and Bill Willis, recognizing their leadership for bringing the Cattle Barons Ball to Akron and raising more than $1 million to date to help fight cancer.
Skylar Blackwell invited guests to “mine for jewels,” and Jenni Hamilton offered John and Karen Morvay keys to a treasure chest full of gifts. Rachel Netzley circulated through the crowd with luminaries for a moment of silence in honor of cancer victims. Clint Duncan and Megan Napier introduced Remmi, a 14-week-old puppy who gave Tabitha Shaffer a big kiss.
Eric and Carlotta Dickson looked over Browns memorabilia at the silent auction along with Dr. Joseph Kirk and his wife, Karol; Patsy Fortney and her son, Brian; Leslie Jolliff; Keith and Terri Pratel; and Kim Georgakopoulos.
Dingtown performed country-western music, and the Thirsty Cowboys Dance Team led line dancing. Five-month-old Nacklin Falle was the youngest dancer in the arms of his mother, Amber, while his dad, Marty Falle, sang with the band.
Susan Flowers joined Larry Pentecost, Mary Ann Spiros, Marian Calvin, Terri Nass Reader, Mike and Jan Wojno, Mindi Reinbolt, Shawn and Jennifer Ames, Jamie and Jennifer Daniels, Don and Nancy Baker, Linda MacDonald and her daughter, Meghan, for a Southfork dinner, followed by a live auction conducted by Brooke Ames.