Meet Bristal Ketterman, our 2026 APRC Youth Scholarship Recipient! 

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Bristal was unable to attend convention this year, so Tresa presented her award at a recent show. The APRC Scholarship Committee & BOD are very proud to award her this scholarship! 

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Bristal is a senior at North Marion High School in West Virginia. As a nine-year member of Hopper’s 4-H Club and an active member of Marion County FFA, she has spent much of her life learning about animal husbandry, breeding, and showing rabbits. Bristal maintains a rabbitry of more than 80 Polish rabbits and enjoys breeding, raising, and exhibiting them at local, state, and national shows.

Bristal’s dedication to the Polish breed has earned her numerous accomplishments, including being named Duchess at the 2024 Polish Nationals and Queen in 2025. She has also earned multiple variety wins at the national level, reflecting her commitment to improving and promoting the breed.

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Outside the rabbit barn, Bristal is a four-year member of the North Marion High School Varsity Cheer Squad. She also enjoys giving back by volunteering with the Marion County Special Olympics cheer team. Her experiences in agriculture, leadership, and working with animals have helped shape her interests and future goals.

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Bristal is honored to have received the $2,000 APRC Scholarship, which will help her pursue her educational goals after high school. She plans to major in psychology and ultimately earn a master’s degree in counseling. Her goal is to build a career helping others navigate life’s challenges and promoting mental health awareness.

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Bristal is grateful for the support of the American Polish Rabbit Club and for the opportunities that raising and showing Polish rabbits have provided. As she prepares for college and the next chapter of her life, she hopes to continue sharing her passion for the Polish breed while pursuing her education and making a positive difference in the lives of others.