Sam Reinhart named 2026 Distinguished Alumnus of Holy Cross

Sam Reinhart received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award from Holy Cross Alumni and Friends during a parish Mass on Sept. 20. Sue Harrell, president of the Holy Cross Alumni and Friends Association Foundation, presented the award.

The award recognizes Holy Cross School graduates who live exemplary Catholic lives within their parishes. Reinhart attended the school for eight years and has served the parish since the 1950s, when he began as an altar boy. His service includes roles as an usher since 1990, a cashier for parish dinners for 36 years, and a member of the liturgy, stewardship, and parish affairs commissions. He also performs communion calls for homebound parishioners and is a member of the Knights of Columbus. Additionally, Reinhart provides excess produce from his garden to the local food pantry.