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A memorial table for sisters Deshauna and Del Peshlakai was set up during a special assembly at Newcomb High School.

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NEWCOMB, N.M. - President Joe Shirley Jr. on Thursday consoled the students of Newcomb High School who are dealing with the loss of their classmate Deshauna Peshlakai, and her sister Del, a 2008 graduate, who were both recently killed by a drunk driver in Santa Fe. Also attending the special assembly was the girls' mother, Darlene Thomas, who arrived in a wheelchair. What do YOU think? Take part in our online poll below.

By George Hardeen March 16, 2010