Cheryl Behler has long been involved in the student organization, Health Occupation Students of America.

She received international recognition for her efforts.

At the 48th annual HOSA International Leadership Conference held last week (June 18 through 21) in Nashville, the Manteca High advisor received the HOSA Outstanding Service Award for the Western Region.

According to Manteca Unified via social media (proudtobeMUSD), she was one of only three advisors recognized nationwide at the event.

Behler was recently named HOSA Advisor of the Year.

At the 2025 HOSA International Leadership Conference, HOSA students from MHS, Lathrop High, and Weston Ranch High competed against students from school across the country in various health-related fields.

Some competed in a CPR event, where they demonstrated their knowledge in first aide and basic life support.

In the HOSA Bowl, teams of students tested their medical knowledge by taking a 50-item multiple-choice test.

Among the local standouts were the Lathrop CPR and Weston Ranch HOSA Bowl teams advancing to the second round of their respective events.

“I am so proud of all these students. Each one competed and worked hard to get here,” said Behler.

Kylie Anderson of MHS placed fourth in the world in Interviewing Skills. She was featured in a special interview segment for HOSA’s upcoming 50th anniversary.

HOSA is a global student-led organization that’s recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services coupled with several federal and state agencies.

The mission of HOSA is to empower future health professional involved in the organization to become leaders on the global health community via education, collaboration, and experience.