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: 9/15/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 15, 2026
1. GIRLS GOLF Kayla Montcalm carded a school record to lead Bay City Western to the Bay County team title – Bay City Times
2. BOYS SOCCER Division 3 No. 12 Frankenmuth shut out No. 8 Alma 1-0 in the Tri-Valley Conference Red – Saginaw News
3. GIRLS GOLF Cheboygan won its invitational, led by medalist Elise Markham – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
4. BOYS SOCCER Undefeated Fenton handed Owosso its first loss, 2-1 – WJRT
5. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL A trio of players reached individual milestones as Manton downed Beaverson and Saginaw Swan Valley – Cadillac News
6. BOYS SOCCER Division 4 No. 5 Leland won its District Final rematch with Maple City Glen Lake, 3-0 – MI Sports Now
7. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Fenton lost the first set but won the next three to defeat Linden – WNEM
8. BOYS SOCCER St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran downed Marcellus Howardsville Christian 2-0 – St. Joseph Herald-Palladium