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: 10/24/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
October 24, 2023
1. VOLLEYBALL Traverse City Central finished 3-0 at the ABCD Quad with wins over Kingsley, Division 3 No. 5 Traverse City St. Francis and Division 4 No. 3 Leland – Traverse City Record-Eagle
2. VOLLEYBALL Holly swept Flint Carman-Ainsworth on a night when the Bronchos honored PA announcer Tony Coggins – WJRT
3. VOLLEYBALL Boyne City improved to 23-4 with a four-set win over Sault Ste. Marie – MI Sports Now
4. VOLLEYBALL Alpena lost the first set but won the next three on Senior Night to defeat Tawas -- Alpena News
5. VOLLEYBALL Bay City John Glenn downed New Lothrop in four sets – WNEM