Boston native, Vylette  and her dancers perform at Stand Up 2011. Her message of empowering young people to end bullying was heard by all.

Motivational speaker, Todd Patkin (center) selected eight students from the audience to receive his motivational book and hat.

Todd Patkin addresses everyone at Stand Up 2011.

Students from the Haverhill Public Schools VIP Team accept their Stand Up 2011 Award on stage.

Haverhill High School students listen as one student tells her story about the VIP Team and bullying.

Middle school students from Robert Adams Middle School in Holliston talk to the the Stand Up audience about their anti-bullying program.

Students from Robert Adams Middle School in Holliston on stage accepting their Stand Up 2011 Award.

A Stand Up Award was presented to the Robert Adams Middle School in Holliston for  their anti-bullying program which reaches beyond the doors of the school. Their Bullying Prevention and Intervention Committee has implemented policies, and analyzed evaluations/surveys.

Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian (left) and Boston Bruin Foundation Executive Director Bob Sweeney (right) watch a video about the Robert Adams Middle School anti-bullying program.

16 year-old New Bedford native, Kenzie performs for over 4,000 students and educators at Stand Up 2011.

Bridgewater Middle School students assemble on stage to accept their Stand Up 2011 Award.

Lynn English High School accepts their Stand Up 2011 award.

Lynn English High School students look on as one of their classmates describes their anti-bullying campaign which includes student produced videos and a mentoring program.

Boston Herald Reporter Steve Buckley and Jamn' 94.5 morning deejay Pebbles get ready to present a Stand Up 2011 Award.

Staff from Immedia, the Young Broadcasters of America and John Carley from The Rendon Group work backstage to produce Stand Up 2011.

Fairhaven performs for the Stand Up 2011 audience.

The Town Hall meeting begins.

Students from several Massachusetts schools participated on stage during the one-hour town hall meeting.

Graduate students from Bridgewater State University helped facilitate the Town Hall meeting about bullying.

Elizabeth Englander, Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) addresses everyone in attendance about bullying and the consequences it can have.

Over 4,000 students from approximately 140 schools across Massachusetts and Rhode Island attended the first Stand Up.

Siobhan Magnus performs an acoustic song for everyone.

Kiss 108 DJ Romeo was one of two emcees for the Stand Up program. Melissa from Jamn' 94.5 also emceed the event.

Students were able to check out the Best Practices Exhibition Area to talk with organizations about their anti-bullying programs.

Tricia Raynard talks with the Town Hall participants about what to expect during the event.

Northeastern University Athletic Director, Peter Roby with one of our Stand Up volunteers before the doors opened.

Doug Wicks takes a moment to videotape students at the Best Practices Exhibition area.

Matthews Arena - Stand Up 2011 just before the doors open.

Stand Up 2011 Registration and program participant check-in area.

Two Stand Up volunteers are ready to help direct buses as they arrive at Matthews Arena.

Best Practices Exhibition Area participants set up their tables in anticipation of the students arriving.

Rick Rendon briefs the volunteers prior to the doors opening for Stand Up 2011.

Matthews Arena - Setting up for Stand Up 2011

Tricia Raynard and Rick Rendon from Empower Peace produce the show from the side of the stage.

Registration and Information tables are opened as students and teachers arrive.

Doug Wicks (right) looks on as two student videographers prepare their cameras.

Northeastern University Athletic Director, Peter Roby and Dr. Elizabeth Englander, Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University Director acted as Co-Chairs for Stand Up and opened the rally.

Graduate students from Bridgewater State University helped facilitate the Town Hall meeting about bullying.

Boston native, Vylette  and her dancers perform at Stand Up 2011. Her message of empowering young people to end bullying was heard by all.

Season 9 American Idol contestant performs and talks about her experiences with bullying as a teenager.

16 year-old New Bedford native, Kenzie performs for over 4,000 students and educators at Stand Up 2011.

Stand Up 2011 concluded with a performance by Fairhaven, Kenzie and Vylette.

Fairhaven performs their set in front of a full house at Stand Up 2011.

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Gay-Straight Alliance produced a PSA about anti-bullying.  The GSA has also created curriculum-based lessons for grades 7-12 about creating a safe school environment that are being led by their students.

The Stand Up Award was presented to Lynn English High School for their anti-bullying program. LEHS has developed award winning anti-bullying videos, a successful Peer Mentoring program and a Friends of Rachel club to create an atmosphere of acceptance for all students.

Haverhill Public Schools Violence Intervention and Prevention team (VIP) created public service announcements that aired on local television, initiated open discussions about bullying and created mentor/peer support groups and programs and lessons at the schools.

Bridgewater Middle School students accept their Stand Up Award for the many different programs they do around bullying and being a good citizen.

Over 4,000 students and educators attended Stand Up 2011 to help combat bullying behavior in the schools and communities throughout Massachusetts.

Boston Bruins Executive Director, Bob Sweeney presents the Stand Up Award to the Robert Adams Middle School from Holliston, MA.

Philanthropist, author and motivational speaker Todd Patkin addresses the audience about bullying, self-esteem and being a good citizen.

Students in the audience ask the town hall participants and student moderators questions.

Students and educators participated in the Town Hall meeting by asking questions and texting in answers to poll questions during the program.

Schools begin to arrive at Stand Up 2011, the largest one-day anti-bullying event in the United States. Over 140 school attended the program.

Northeastern University Athletic Director, Peter Roby and Dr. Elizabeth Englander, Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University Director acted as Co-Chairs for Stand Up and opened the rally.

Rick Rendon briefs the volunteers prior to the doors opening for Stand Up 2011.

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley speaks to students about bullying and the ramifications bullying can have.

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and Rick Rendon speak off-stage prior to her presentation.

Mike Hartigan and Mark Lawhorne from the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office hang title sponsor Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern New England’s banner on the stage.

Members of Fairhaven perform their sound check at Matthews Arena before students arrive.

WHDH-TV reporter Dan Hausle and Senate President Therese Murray present the Stand Up Award to Bridgewater Middle School for their anti-bullying programs.

Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley’s office sets up their table in the Best Practices Exhibition Area at Stand Up 2011.

Boston Herald Reporter Steve Buckley, Attorney General Martha Coakley and Jamn’ 94.5FM morning deejay Pebbles get ready to present the Stand Up 2011 Awards.

Over 25 organizations and schools from Massachusetts set up a tables in the Best Practices Exhibition Area to showcase their programs. Students and educators were able to visit the different exhibits and take information back to their schools.

Jarrett Barrios, CEO of the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts, Peter Koutoujian, Sheriff of Middlesex County and Steve Buckley, Boston Herald sports reporter look on during the Stand Up Awards.