Linked Up: Generations of Calls
July 9, 2013
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Father Ralph Burr recently finished his 50th season as an MHSAA official at 76 years old. His daughter Jackie has worked with him for 20 seasons, and son Jeff has served alongside Dad various times over the last 36 years.
Add in another son and grandson, and the family has officiated a combined 142 years in the Muskegon area.
Grand Rapids' WZZM tells the story of the Burrs, focusing especially on Ralph and his other contributions including the care-taking of Muskegon's Sheldon Field.
Click for the WZZM story on the Burrs and watch below if your browser allows for Flash playback. Also, see the report done earlier this season by the Muskegon Chronicle.
PHOTO: Members of the Burr family pose during the MHSAA Officials Awards & Alumni Banquet in May including current MHSAA officials Jackie Burr, (to her left) Ralph Burr and (on far right) Jeff Burr.
Today in the MHSAA: 6/12/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
June 12, 2025
1. GIRLS SOCCER No. 12 Byron Center earned its first Finals trip with a 1-0 win over Northville in Division 1 – Grand Rapids Press
2. GIRLS SOCCER Top-ranked Saline remained undefeated with a 1-0 Division 1 Semifinal win over No. 8 Troy Athens – Detroit News
3. GIRLS SOCCER No. 4 Kalamazoo Christian downed No. 7 Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central 2-0 to earn a return to the Division 4 Final – Kalamazoo Gazette
4. GIRLS SOCCER No. 5 Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett earned a trip to the Finals with a 2-0 win over No. 9 Plymouth Christian Academy in Division 4 – State Champs!