H.N. “Moe” Litton – Faculty

In Remembrance   February 26, 1927 - October 14, 2018

Interview from our vintage alumni spotlights….

Coach Moe Litton. A name that will always be synonymous with BCHS.

Whether on the football field on a Friday night, standing behind a biology lab experiment, or sitting in the famous rocking chair, Mr. Litton's contribution to the education of thousands of BC Alumni will never be forgotten. He embodies the spirit of Big Red!

A special thanks to Coach Litton for taking the time for this interview for the Alumni website.

When did you start teaching, and where? 

I started teaching and coaching at Hemphill High School on Jan. 1, 1954.

When did you start teaching at BC? 

I started Teaching in Bridge City Aug 1, 1965

How have things changed since you began teaching?  

When I began teaching, there were no movies or any other kind of visual help except what a teacher could draw on the blackboard. No air-conditioned buildings. All the doors to the gym were locked with a common lock, and one key would open everything; everyone in town, it seemed, had one of those keys.Today, the buildings are air-conditioned and have unlimited visual aids. I would compare it to the Wright Bros. and the Stealth Bomber.

Most memorable moments at BCHS? 

Most memorable moment was April 26, 1986—the roast of Moe Litton. "One Moe Time" high school Cafeteria. over 400 friends and ex-students gave me a night I shall never forget.

When did you retire from BCHS? 

I retired July 1, 1988

What are you doing these days?

I went to work for the Orthopedic Center of Lake Charles on July 2, 1988.

Any advice for students?

My advice to students today is the same as in 1954. The teacher is not as dumb as you think, and you are not as sharp as your Momma tells you.