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: 2/14/17
February 14, 2017
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
The MHSAA Skiing Tournament began Monday with Regionals and an epic upset of one of last season’s Finals champions.
Each weekday during the school year, we’ll gather and post media links covering the most significant and intriguing high school events from all over the state.
Boys Basketball
Howell came back from a 10-point deficit with 1:15 to play in regulation to force overtime, but Grand Blanc prevailed 74-63 – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
Skiing
Marquette’s girls and boys swept both team and all individual titles at Monday’s Division 1 Regional at Schuss Mountain – Marquette Mining Journal
Harbor Springs' boys finished ahead of six-time reigning Division 2 champion Petoskey to win the Regional at Nub’s Nob – Petoskey News-Review