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: 9/3/24
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 3, 2024
1. VOLLEYBALL Division 1 No. 8 Temperance Bedford downed Division 3 top-ranked Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central to claim its End of Summer Classic championship – Monroe News
2. CROSS COUNTRY The Benzie Central girls and Marquette boys won Queen City/Dale Phillips Invitational titles – Escanaba Daily Press | Athletic.net
3. BOYS SOCCER Division 1 No. 15 Traverse City West defeated Grand Haven on Friday and Division 2 No. 4 Mason on Saturday at its Traverse City West Showcase – Traverse City Record-Eagle
4. VOLLEYBALL Cadillac defeated McBain, Midland, Morley Stanwood and Kingsley at its invitational – Cadillac News