Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadet Allison Lampe, center, receives a scholarship check Saturday during Military Appreciation Day at the men’s basketball game at SIU Arena. Lampe, one of three cadets to collect scholarships this week, has received more than $25,000 in scholarship funds. Lampe also helped kick off Saturday’s event by singing the national anthem.CHRIS ZOELLER
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