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: 9/2/25

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

September 2, 2025

1. CROSS COUNTRY Romeo’s girls and boys teams swept Oakland Golden Grizzlies Invitational titles ahead of impressive fields – Macomb Daily

2. BOYS SOCCCER Hudson Wygonik scored three goals in Otisville LakeVille Memorial’s big win over  International Academy of Flint – Flint Journal

3. VOLLEYBALL Cadillac finished 3-2 at its mini tournament – Cadillac News

4. CROSS COUNTRY The Hartland and Reed City girls and Midland and Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart boys won Mount Pleasant Oiler Invitational races – Athletic.net