From the Boston Globe, a story about the nonprofit Boston Youth Wrestling program launched by former Eph wrestler Jose Valenzuela ’07 and several of his teammates: “I’ve seen lots of kids go through the Boston public schools without ever having a positive experience,’’ Valenzuela said. “They never have a taste of success. They feel like school is not for them. Then wrestling comes along and they feel like they’re good at something. You can see what it does for them.’’

Wrestling coach Jose Valenzuela, center, founded a nonprofit wrestling program for city kids.

Wrestling coach Jose Valenzuela, center, founded a nonprofit wrestling program for city kids.