Arthur Paquette
Graduating class: 1942
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 2002
Hall of Fame Category: Athlete
Art Paquette played football, basketball, and baseball under Coaches Alec Clement and Mel Entin.
Art was the captain and Most Valuable Player of the 1942 baseball team, playing both in the outfield and at first base. His exploits helped to lead the Blue to a successful '42 campaign.
On the gridiron Paquette played football for four years. From his end position he was a force to be reckoned with, as opponents were sure to be wary of his skills.
On the basketball court Art played from the guard position, setting up team high scorer Ernie Driesen for lay-up after lay-up.
After graduation he went on to play for the Fairhaven Varsity Club and for the Fairhaven Falcons.
Art is one of the founders of the Fairhaven Little League. He managed teams for nine years and, in 1962, served as the President of the league. He also served as the Commissioner of the league for five years. During his 14-year involvement he was active in all phases of the league organization: umpiring, scheduling, fund raising and managing teams.
In 1956 he joined the Fairhaven Fire department as a call fire fighter and was appointed to a permanent position in 1960. Promoted to Lieutenant in 1966, captain in 1970 and, in 1972 Art became the chief, scoring the highest score ever in Massachusetts on the chief's exam.