The late Larry Moore, who taught English at McDowell High School for three decades, was celebrated during halftime of Friday’s football game between the Trojans and Gateway.

The press box at Gus Anderson Field, which Moore supervised throughout the 1980s and ‘90s, was renamed in his honor. Times-News contributing writer Chuck Pora, who led the campaign for the name change, presented a commemorative plaque to members of the Moore family.

The plaque, featuring a photo of Moore, was hung inside the press box after the ceremony. It read:

“Larry W. Moore oversaw operations of this press box during McDowell football games for nearly 20 years during the 1980s and 90s. Through his warm and friendly hospitality, Larry was a true ambassador for the Trojans. “Brother” Moore, as he was fondly called, was an extremely popular English teacher and advisor for the school newspaper and yearbook at McDowell for nearly 30 years. Larry, who died in 2007, will long be remembered for his dedication, glowing personality and lasting contributions to McDowell, as well as Trojans football through his services to this press box.”

Moore died April 30, 2007, at age 60.

— Mike Copper