Helen Joynes H ’13

Greeting the Class of 2013 from the time it arrived on campus as freshmen to the final march through FitzRandolph Gate, Helen Joynes (affectionately known as “Miss Helen” or simply “Helen”) was an integral part of campus life. During her brief time as a bus driver for First Transit (operators of TigerTransit), her commitment to service and providing the best to students was undeniable by all who had the privilege of meeting her as she snaked up her Central Line route.

She never missed a shift, and was known to look out for students rushing to the bus (and not always quite on time). Her extraordinary nature earned her praise among her colleagues. She was also recognized by several campus publications, including the Nassau Weekly and The Daily Princetonian, and was inducted as an honorary member of the Class of 2013.

Helen died Oct. 25, 2014. She was 62.

A lifelong resident of Trenton, N.J., she is survived by her husband, Jonathan Cooper; her parents, Jefferson and Lucille Joynes; brother Randy; children Melvin, Ron, and Nikki; and eight grandchildren. She will be missed.