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: 10/21/25

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

October 21, 2025

1. FIELD HOCKEY Dexter earned a spot in the inaugural MHSAA Semifinals with a 5-0 win over Bloomfield Hills Marian; Chelsea, Ann Arbor Pioneer and Saline also advanced – Oakland Press

2. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Buckley edged Division 3 No. 10 Manton in five sets after trailing 2-1 – Traverse City Record-Eagle

3. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Ishpeming defeated Negaunee at the WIN Tournament – Upper Michigan’s Source

4. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Cadillac swept Alpena to improve to 26-6 overall – Cadillac News

5. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Division 4 honorable mention Onekama defeated Shelby and White Cloud – Manistee News Advocate