He is the most senior and oldest among the active Past Captains.
He celebrated his 93rd birthday in August 2022.
He is Past Captain of Rangoon Golf Club.
He taught part-time at the Civil Engineering Department after receiving his BS from Oregon State University and MS from Yale University.
U Thaung Lwin
He stood 17th in Matriculation of 1960 and won Collegiate Scholarship (along with several other SPHS students)
He was a Top student in the Class of EC66.
He worked for IBM Burma before moving to Singapore.
He retired from Chartered Semiconductors
Notes
Of the six brothers, four are Past Captains and Gold of RUBC : U Tin U, Dr. Myo Tint, U Tin Htoon and U Thaung Lwin. Two are Full Green : U Ba Than, U Myo Min
Dr. Myo Tint (GBNF) stood 3rd in Burma from TTC in 1952. He succumbed to Covid.
U Tin Htoon (A60) is two-time ARAE Champion and Silver medalist for SEAP Yatching. He compiled the RUBC 40th Anniversary Souvenir magazine with Sithu U Tin and U Po Zon. He chaired the publications committee for RUBC 90th Anniversary. He is architect for Thiripyitsaya Hotel in Bagan and Burmese Buddhist Temple in Singapore. He co-founded Triple Gems Publication. He is a Board member of Pariyatti.
U Ba Than is retired Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He will turn 92 on October 2, 2022.
U Myo Min is a co-founder of UCC with Sayas Dr. Chit Swe (GBNF), U Soe Paing and U Ko Ko Lay (GBNF). He taught at Nan Yang Institute (now NTU) in Singapore. He worked for Seagate and Connor in USA. He passed Abhidhamma examinations. He is enjoying retirement doing physical fitness, studying new subjects and practicing meditation.
Matriculated from St. Peter’s High School, Mandalay in 1964
Admitted to the first ever 1st BE in November 1964
Joined Heavy Industries Corporation) HIC after graduation
History of Myanmar Engineering Education (HMEE)
Member of HMEE-2012 and HMEE-2018 projects
Compiled CD Supplement for HMEE book with U Hla Min (EC69)
Translated Section 1 of HMEE book
Summarized Section 2 of HMEE book
Activities
Moderator of Google group for 1st BE Intake of 1964
Secondary author of the long article “RIT Days (1964 – 1970)”
Organizer, Combined 1st BE Intake of 1964 and 1965
Volunteer for Saya Pu Zaw Pwe (SPZP), Swel Daw Yeik Foundation (SDYF) and RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association
Alternative Version
U Ohn Khine (M70) offered me rides during my visits to Yangon especially to attend meetings for SPZP-2012, SPZP-2016, HMEE-2012, and to selected 69er Breakfast Gatherings.
His spouse is Sayama Daw Khin Swe Aye (ChE70), younger sister of U Win Maung (“Lake”). His younger sister is Sayama Dr. Khin Swe Myint (Physics).
His friends called him “Gaing Gyi”. A few would say “Ohn Gaing”.
He matriculated in 1964 from St. Peter’s High School in Mandalay. He was admitted to 1st BE at the Rangoon Institute of Technology (RIT) in November 1964.
He is the founder and moderator of the Google Group “Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65”. He and his group maintain the Gone But Not Forgotten (GBNF) list for the Class of 70.
After graduation, he joined HIC (Heavy Industries Corporation).
He is a volunteer for
Saya Pu Zaw Pwes in Rangoon in 2012 and 2016
Swel Daw Yeik Foundation (SDYF)
Shwe YaDu (RIT Golden Jubilee)
History of Myanmar Engineering Education projects (HMEE-2012 and HMEE-2018)
Reunion and Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe for the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65
Publication
U Ohn Khine and U Hla Min compiled the CD Supplement for the HMEE Book. He translated Section One of the book into English, and summarized Section Two.
He co-authored the “RIT Days (1964 – 1970)” article with U Zaw Min Nawaday (EP70). U Hla Min edited the joint article and published in “RIT Alumni International Newsletter”. The article was also reprinted in the Golden Jubilee magazine by the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65.
Photos
HMEE Members
HMEE Meetings
HMEE Book
CD Supplement for HMEE Book
Welcoming U Win Htay (Walter, M70, USA)
Mechanical Class of 1970
Saya U Ba Than’s Soon Kyway
HMEE-2012 Project membersHMEE-2012 MeetingHMEE bookCD Supplement for HMEE bookHMEE-2018 meetingHMEE-2018 meetingWelcoming Walter (U Win Htay, USA)With WalterMechanical Engineering 1970With Saya U Ba ThanWith Dr. Win Thein (GBNF)Saya U Ba Than’s Soon KywayBirthday Soon Kyway by U Ba Than
The First RIT Grand Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe was hosted by RIT Alumni International in October 2000.
It was a two-day Formal Event preceded by a Welcome Dinner for SPZP-2000 attendees at a SF Bay Area Seafood Restaurant.
The photo shows Saya Dr. Aung Gyi (Canada), Saya U Min Wun (Southern California, GBNF) and Saya U Ba Toke (Myanmar, GBNF).
Welcome Dinner for SPZP-2000 attendees
Golden Jubilee of Graduation in 2019
The Class of RIT 1969 celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Graduation in December 2019.
A Reunion and Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe was held at the Assembly Hall in the Gyogone Campus in the morning.
Some 69ers from overseas (USA, Singapore …) attended the Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Glad to see Daw Tin Tin (Ann, EC69) come back from USA to the Campus for the first time since Graduation. She donated to the event and also to the 69er HCF (Health Care Fund).
About 320 students who had passed the last ever I.Sc.(A) examination were admitted to the first ever 2nd BE at RIT (Rangoon Institute of Technology).
Most of them graduated in 1969. A few took sabbatical and graduated later. Some left RIT before graduation.
The Dinner and Entertainment Program was hosted by U Aung Min (M69, Chair of 69er HCF) and team at the premises of his old PWD office.
Sad to note that 128 members (about 40%) are GBNF.
With 69ers (from Myanmar, Singapore, USA …)
Gathering in Northern California
SF Bay Area Group hosted several gatherings in Northern California.
The photo was taken in 2002.
Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt (M60) received States Scholarship to study MS in Agricultural Engineering at Viriginia Tech in the USA. He taught at RIT before moving to Thailand and USA.
Saya U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto64) taught at RIT before taking up UN assignment in Beijing. After retirement, he moved to USA.
U Myint Lwin (Henry Chee, C63, GBNF) matriculated from SPHS (St. Paul’s High School) in 1955. He took sabbatical to get married and graduated in 1963. He worked for Municipal Corporation before moving to USA.
U Hla Min (EC69) is a Lifelong Learner.
U Tin Maung Nyunt, U Kyaw Myint, U Hla Min and U Myint Lwin
SF Bay Area Literary Talk
The photo was taken at the Literary Talk by Min Ko Naing and Aw Pi Kye.
Daw Saw Yu Tint (Alice, T69) was visiting her son and grandson. She took time off to attend the Literary Talk.
Dr. Khin Maung U stood First in Burma in the Matriculation of 1963. Dr. Nyunt Nyunt Wai was among the top female matriculates.
They graduated from the Institute of Medicine (1).
After working in Burma, they moved to USA.
Dr. Khin Maung U worked for universities (e.g John Hopkins) and FDA.
Dr. & Mrs. Khin Maung U
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My parents decided to transfer me to SPHS after passing Third Standard from PPBRS (Private Primary Boundary Road School). My brother was then studying for his Matriculation in SPHS.
SPHS has unpublished rules. The Brothers prefer students to start from KG, or at least transfer from their affiliated Catholic Schools. The applicant should have a relative who is a current or Old Paulian.
Even though I placed second in PPBRS, I was admitted to St. IV(D).
After doing well in IV(D), V(D), VI(D) and VII(D), I was permitted to join Section (A). I studied VIII(A), IX(A) and X(A).
My class teachers were IVD Ms. A Benjamin VD Mrs. Violet Boudville VID Saya U Pe Maung Tin VIID Saya U Nge VIIIA Brother Anthony IXA Brother Xavier XA Brother Austin
Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint wrote : I also joined at IVD, moving from St Philomena’ boy school (across the road from Convent). Like you wrote you start with D, then worked your way up to A. Our class teacher was Mrs Benjamin, who had to teach newcomers and plodders from earlier SPHS classes. Once when she was upset with us she shouted, “Do you all know that IV D is the waste basket of St Paul’s?” Nice to know that you were in IV D like me at the start.
Matriculation in 1963
SPHS had Five in the Top Five, Seven in the Top Ten and Ten in the Top Twenty. They won Collegiate Scholarship.
The school is close to St. Mary’s Cathedral and St. Paul’s High School
Alumni /Heartians
Dr. Htin Kyaw (Physics) Younger Twin First in Burma in the Matriculation of 1957
Dr. Htin Aung (Physics, GBNF) Older Twin Sixth in Burma in the Matriculation of 1957 Taught and supervised students at a Japanese University Also worked for NHK.
U Tin Htut (Harry, M69) Author : Mon Yu Hobbies : Tai Chi, Music
U Tin Aung Win (Oscar, M69) Volunteer / organizer of 69er gatherings with U Aung Min (M69)
U Tin Aye (Abdul Rauf, EP69, GBNF) Succumbed to Covid in 2021
U Win Boh (Robert, EC69) Australia Hobbies : Guitarist, Vocalist, …
U Tin Aung Win (Oscar)
Sayas
U Nyunt Maung Also taught at SPHS
Mr. Cecil D’Cruz Also taught at SPHS Passed away in Australia
Mr. Lazarus
Comments
I was an EC member (Treasurer and later Vice Captain) at RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club). Saya U Thein Aung (Mickey Tan, SPHS59, RUBC Gold, GBNF) coaxed some sayas from the Physics Department (including the Twins) to try out Rowing.
Oscar provided the names of his sayas who also taught at SPHS.
During our RIT days, we did not have to study Political Science.
Some of our juniors had to study Political Science.
I know three sayas who taught Political Science.
U Nyein Aung
Taught Political Science at RIT.
Was among the sayas from the Supporting Departments, who were invited to attend SPZP-2007 in Singapore.
Was surprised when I mentioned that I had read his articles written in a Veda magazine.
One of his pen names was “Aung Nyein Oo (or U)”, which is the reverse of his real name.
Also wrote as “Saya Beda”. He studies and practices astrology, palmistry, numerology, and Tarot cards.
Told me, “Since you know a lot about people and their names, you should try working for projects that can benefit by your skills.”
U Tha Din
Taught Political Science at RIT.
Close friend of Ko Aye Ko, a member of RUBC.
Met him at a SPZP-2012.
U Khin Aung Bo (GBNF)
U Khin Aung Bo (second from right)
Has a B.Ed.
Was recruited to teach Political Science.
Taught at BARB (Burma Astro Research Bureau).
President of MARB (Myanmar Astro Research Bureau).
LSE
LSE is known for Economics.
Several Burmese studied Economics at LSE.
LSE also teaches Political Science.
Its full name is the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Ideologies andTheories
There are several Ideologies (e.g. Capitalism, Socialism).
Most are ideal on paper and not so ideal in practice.
The choice of “Burmese Way to Socialism” had dire consequences on the nation. Burma lost its status as the “Rice Bowl of Asia” and the envy of neighboring nations to be ultimately designated as LDC (Least Developed Country).
