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: 10/23/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
October 23, 2025
1. FIELD HOCKEY Olivia Rollins scored the game’s only goal in overtime as Ann Arbor Pioneer advanced with a 1-0 Semifinal win over Chelsea – Ann Arbor News
2. FIELD HOCKEY Dexter advanced to the inaugural MHSAA Final with a 4-0 win over Saline – Ann Arbor News
3. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Essexville Garber clinched its first league title since 1996, downing Saginaw Swan Valley in the Tri-Valley Conference Red – Bay City Times
4. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Division 2 honorable mention Flat Rock clinched a share of the Huron League championship with a four-set win over Division 3 No. 4 Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central – Southgate News-Herald
5. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Port Huron finished a perfect run through the Macomb Area Conference Blue with a sweep of Clinton Township Chippewa Valley – Macomb Daily
6. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Division 3 No. 3 Kingsley swept Elk Rapids, Frankfort and honorable mention McBain – Traverse City Record-Eagle
7. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Gladstone lost the first set but won the next three over Marquette – Upper Michigan’s Source
8. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Midland Bullock Creek swept Farwell, and Beaverton defeated Standish-Sterling in five sets – Midland Daily News