U Bo Gyi (A59) was a graduate from the Second Batch of Architects from Rangoon University along with Saya Dr. Lwin Aung. He co-founded Architects Incorporated with U Aung Kyee Myint (A60) and U Tin Htoon (A60). Their office was frequented by U Kin Maung Yin (A60), U […]
U Kin Maung Yin (A60) was a graduate from the Third Batch of Architects from Rangoon University along with U Aung Kyee Myint and U Tin Htoon. He is an exponent of Modern Art. He and his fellow artists exhibited and sold their paintings. He also directed two […]
Saya U Aung Myint (Pet69) was known as Nata, Ko Kyant and Delta Tun Shein. He is among the young 69ers. He is known as the creator of Kyant Ba Hone. He had a resemblance to Saya U Tun Shein (Maths). He is a Patron of RIT Cartoon […]
U Tin Maung Hla (A69er) bade farewell to his friends at the 69er Breakfast Gathering. He had medical problems, but he seemed peaceful. He had taken Abhidhamma courses. He provided support for courses and publications on Abhidhamma. He passed away not long after the Gathering. He told his […]
U Myint Thein (Maung Kabar, M69) was an organizer for 69er gatherings and/or HCF. He gave me a ride to a gathering. He had medical checkups in Singapore and India. He passed away at a hospital in Yangon. ** Notes * Alumni, who are named Kabar (cartoon character), […]
Saya U Sein Win retired as Professor and Head of Electrical Power Engineering Department. He was a Top Student at Michigan University. His friends called him “Khone Swa Khone Swa” based on his walking style. He was President of RIT Swimming Association. He swam even during his business […]
Tobias Kittim Ku (A69) matriculated from St. Albert’s High School. He is soft spoken. He is a regular at 69er Gatherings. The pandemic claimed him and his spouse. ** Notes * A69ers often play Chinlon. Olive (the lone female) would join the game. * U Thet Tun left […]
U Aung Gyi Shwe (EE69er) served as Secretary of RIT Track and Field Association. He also played Soccer. He also enjoyed Weightlifting. He is related by marriage to U Kyaw Myint (T72, President of MARB) and Daw Sandi Hlaing (T72). After retirement, he often visited his sons in […]
U Kyaw Nyunt (M69) represented RIT in Tennis. He is Patron of a Retirees Association. After retirement, he often visited his son in East Coast and had micro-reunion with Ivan Lee and Fred Thetgyi. He had some medical problems (diabetes, skin irritation) and had weekly visits to a […]
U Tin Maung Thant / Ah Pho Gyi left PPBRS (Private Primary Boundary Road School) to join his father U Thant (Permanent Representative of Burma to UN). U Thant succeeded Daj Hammarskjold as UNSG (United Nations Secretary General). During his visit to Burma in mid 1962, U Tin […]