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69ers — Then & Now

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by Hla Min

Updated : June 2025

Mini-gathering in 2003

Gathering in 2003

RIT69ers’ mini get-together gathering at Kruwa Nam Tip Thai Food Restaurant at Phosein road on 21st December 2003.

Standing :

Yi Pinn (M), Win Lwin (M), Maung Maung (E), Win Maung (E), Sein Tun (M), Kyaw Zin (E), Thein Swe (E), Ye Gaung (M), Khin Maung Gyi (M), Myint Maung (E), Maung Swe (E),

Seated :

Tin Maung Aye (M), Myint Thein (Kabar, M), Htay Aung (M), Dickie (M), Myint Thein (David, M), Aung Min (M), Zaw Lai (E).

69ers

  • Yee Pinn (Maung Maung Kaung, GBNF) lost his wife to COVID-19 in 2020. He passed away in 2021.
  • Win Lwin : Secretary of RIT Hiking & Mountaineering Association. He and Cho Aye (M70, GBNF) represented RIT for the All Universities and Institutes Trip to climb Mount Victoria.
  • Sa Maung Maung played Volleyball for RIT EE. He served as Joint Treasurer of the RIT EE69er HCF (Health Care Fund). He recently lost his wife.
  • Win Maung (“Lake”) represented RIT in Rowing, Swimming and Water Polo.
    After retirement as Aviation Engineer, he ran his family business in Bago.
  • Sein Tun
    Worked at Sea for some time
  • Kyaw Zin
    Spent time between Sydney and Yangon
  • Thein Swe (GBNF) was RIT Luyechun for 3rd BE. He lost his wife Dolly Sein a few years back. He passed away in 2021.
  • Ye Gaung
  • Khin Maung Gyi (GBNF) passed away in 2021 due to Covid.
  • Myint Maung (Bu) played Volleyball for RIT EE. He is among the youngest in the Class. He is an Eligible Bachelor.
  • Maung Shwe served as Treasurer for 69er HCF and EE69er HCF.
  • Tin Maung Aye played Accordion for RIT Ah Nu Pyinnya Athin. He co-hosted a breakfast gathering with January born : Uzin Bobby and Alice Saw Yu Tint.
  • Myint Thein (Kabar, GBNF) passed away a few years back.
  • Htay Aung represented Burma in 1969 SEAP Games as Water Polo Selected. Served as Secretary of RIT Swimming.
    Represented RIT in Swimming and Water Polo
  • Win Naing (Dickie, GBNF) represented RIT in Rowing. Passed away in Singapore a few years ago
  • Myint Thein (David) is an alumnus of St. Columban’s High School in Bhamo.
  • Aung Min is the Chair of 69er HCF and Core Organizer of 69er Gatherings.
  • Zaw Lai (Duwa) spends time between Myitkyina and Yangon.
  • Over 40% from the Class of 69 are GBNF (Gone But Not Forgotten).

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