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Category: 69er

  • RIT69ers

    RIT69ers

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    Sai Kham Pan

    Kham Pan
    • Burma Selected for Badminton.
    • National ranks: No. (1) in Doubles. No. (2) in Singles.
    RIT Badminton 1
    RIT Badminton 2
    • RIT Badminton won Inter-Institute Trophy. Myint Sein and Bishnu Shahi are now GBNF.

    Burma Selected Couple

    Than Than & Htay Aung
    • Htay Aung represented Burma in Water Polo at the 5th SEAP Games in 1969.
    • Than Than won Gold Medals at SEAP Games and Asian Games.

    Hla Min

    • Received Alumni Appeciaton Award three times
    • First time : Oct 2000 at SPZP-2000
    SPZP-2000
    • Second time : Aug 2016 at Soon Kwyay Gathering at Half Moon Bay
    Award 2
    • Third time : Sep 2016 at Annual Dinner of NorCal RIT AA
    Award 3

    U Han Sein (A Pho Gyi)

    • RIT Selected for Swimming, Water Polo, Diving and Basketball
    Han Sein
    • Became a Tone Kyaw when he was inadvertently listed as GBNF in the 69er Contact List (in 1999).
    • He was sentenced to 20 years by a kangaroo court (along with Dr. Aung Khin Sint and Ma Thidar – Sanchaung).
      He was released after 17 years.
    • He was a Thet Kyee of Latha Township.
    • He took photos at the 69er gatherings and distributed them to selected attendees.
    • He succumbed to Covid

    U Ngwe Tun (Tun Tun)

    Ngwe Tun
    • Every month, he offers Garawa money to Ashin Ukkamsa (Victor Aung Chaw) and Ashin Pannagavesaka (Bobby Myo Tun) in memory of his beloved spouse.
    • He offered to host the 69er breakfast gathering for September 2022, but the gathering did not take place.
      Apology was offered by U Aung Min and team.

    U Khin Maung Win (Roland)

    Roland (Center), Cyril (Right)
    • He was known for his debating skills.
    • He also competed in Scrabble tournaments.

    U Sein Myint (K K Wong)

    Sein Myint (Right)
    • He represented RIT in Swimming, Water Polo and Rowing.
    • He is a major Donor for 69er HCF and EE69er HCF.
    • He spends time in Singapore, California and Myanmar.

    U Than Hla (Cyril)

    • Left before graduation to study overseas

    U Tin Aung Win (Oscar)

    Oscar
    • He is a Moderator of RIT Updates FB group.

      He uses Zoom to keep in touch with selected 69ers and HIC Colleagues.
    • He gave me rides to attend 69er gatherings.

    U Tin Htut (Harry)

    U Tin Htut ( Harry)
    • Senior 69er
    • Retired author
    • Tai Chi, Music

    Albert Kyaw Min

    Albert Kyaw Min
    • President (AGPPI)
    • Guitarist & Vocalist along with Daniel Tint Lwin (Singapore) and Robert Win Boh (Australia)

    Gathering in Singapore

    • Nay Win (GBNF)
    • Win Boh / Robert– Australia
    • Yi Yi Khaing / Vilma
    • Minn Aung / Hla Thaung
    • Win Naing / Dicky (GBNF)
    • Tint Lwin / Danny — retired Associate Professor from NTU
    • Aung Myint — retired from Singapore Polytechnic
    • Kyaw Minn / Ei Kun

    Mini-gathering

    • Tint Lwin / Danny
    • Sein Myint / K K Wong
    • Aung Myint & spouse
    • Myint Maung

    Update

    • Many 69ers have less or no time for their hobbies. e.g U Tin Maung Aye (Accordion)
    • About 40% of the 69ers are GBNF. 20+ passed away (within the past two years; mostly due to Covid)
    • Some have medical problems.
  • Gathering (August 2018)

    Gathering (August 2018)

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    Aug 1
    Aug 2
    Aug 3
    Aug 4

    69ers have a monthly breakfast gathering at Royal Rose (Taw Win Hnin Si). The August 2018 gathering was hosted by

    • Daw Myint Myint (C)
    • U Soe Thein (Peter, EE)

    Several attendees including U Aung Min (M) posted the photos on their walls and on the RIT69ers page.

  • Best Friends Forever 69ers

    Best Friends Forever 69ers

    Health Care Funds

    U Aung Min (M69) is Chair of the 69er HCF (Health Care Fund). He regularly sends out monthly and quarterly reports including the list of GBNF.

    U Aung Min

    The major donors of the 69er HCF include

    • Ivan Lee (U Khin Maung Oo (M69, New Jersey)
    • U Sein Myint (EP69, Singapore)
    • Daw Myint Myint (C69)

    There is also EE69er HCF. U Sein Myint is a major donor of the fund. The donors’ list is maintained by Sa Maung Maung (EP69) with the help of U Shwe (EP69).

    Gatherings

    There are gatherings mostly for breakfast, but occasionally for lunch and dinner.

    69ers (mostly M69ers but also friends from other disciplines) usually have a Monthly Breakfast Gathering at Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose). The gatherings also celebrate Birthdays and Anniversaries.

    Burma Selected Couple

    EE69ers tried to meet once every two months.

    Lunch Gatherings have been held at

    • Crystal Jade
    • Shwe Bei
    • Westin Royal

    Breakfast Gatherings include

    • All Disciplines
    • M69ers
    • EE69ers

    Ad hoc Gatherings include

    • Welcoming 69ers from overseas
    • Hosted by visiting 69ers
    • Garawa to Sayagyi U Ba Than (around his birthday : October 2)

  • Best Friends Forever 69ers

    Health Care Funds

    U Aung Min (M69) is Chair of the 69er HCF (Health Care Fund). He regularly sends out monthly and quarterly reports including the list of GBNF.

    U Aung Min

    The major donors of the 69er HCF include

    • Ivan Lee (U Khin Maung Oo (M69, New Jersey)
    • U Sein Myint (EP69, Singapore)
    • Daw Myint Myint (C69)

    There is also EE69er HCF. U Sein Myint is a major donor of the fund. The donors’ list is maintained by Sa Maung Maung (EP69) with the help of U Shwe (EP69).

    Gatherings

    There are gatherings mostly for breakfast, but occasionally for lunch and dinner.

    69ers (mostly M69ers but also friends from other disciplines) usually have a Monthly Breakfast Gathering at Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose). The gatherings also celebrate Birthdays and Anniversaries.

    EE69ers tried to meet once every two months.

    Lunch Gatherings have been held at

    • Crystal Jade
    • Shwe Bei
    • Westin Royal

    Breakfast Gatherings include

    • All Disciplines
    • M69ers
    • EE69ers

    Ad hoc Gatherings include

    • Welcoming 69ers from overseas
    • Hosted by visiting 69ers
    • Garawa to Sayagyi U Ba Than (around his birthday : October 2)

  • U Aung Naing (Min69)

    Sad News in 2011

    Dear Ko Hla Min,

    Ko Aung Naing (Bahadur) Mining Engineer, our batch passed away on 14 August, 2011 at the age of 70.

    He was the Principal of the GTI (Taungyi / Aye Thar Yar).

    His funeral will be held on 4 PM today at Yaewai.

    With Metta,
    Aung Min (69 Mech)

    69ers who passed away in 2011

    • Aung Naing (Bahadhur, Min)
    • Chit Htun (Min)
    • Yin Kyu (M)

  • Still So Young 69ers

    U Aung Min (M69)

    Aung Min, Danny & Albert
    • He is a core organizer for the Class of 69.
    • He is Chair of 69er Health Care Fund.
    • He and his team maintain the GBNF list.
    • He loves to sing.

    Guitarist / Vocalist

    • Albert Kyaw Min (“Elvis”) is a Mike Khe.
    • He performs at Birthdays, Weddings, 69er Gatherings and Pulp & Paper Meetings.
    • Daniel Tint Lwin (Singapore) can play Lead, Rhythm & Bass. He can sing Solo, Duet & Group. He performed at SPZPs.
    • Robert Win Boh performed in Australia and at the 69er Gatherings. He is hibernating.

    Ivan Lee

    • He is a major donor to the 69er Heath Care Fund.
    • He is a multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs.
    • He hosted RIT-UCC Gathering in New Jersey.
    • He is founder & past CEO of MASTAA.
    • He donated to schools in Kyaukme in memory of Ivy.
    Ivan
    Ivy
    • He celebrates with his two daughters and six grand children.
    Ivan and family

    Three Belles

    Three Belles
    • Ma Myint Myint
    • Ma Myint Myint Aye
    • Ma Thaung Htwe

  • 2017 Nov Gathering

    U Than Win hosted the 69er Breakfast gathering
    • Date : November 26, 2017
    • Place : Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose) Restaurant
    • Major Sponsor : U Than Win (M)

    Attendees

    • There were 50+ attendees
    • Saya Dr. Myo Khin (Japan)
    • U Sein Myint (Singapore)
    • U Shwe
    • U Aung Min
    • U Aung Kyaw Pe
    • U Than Win (Host)
    • U Tin Htut / Harry
    • Albert Kyaw Min
    • U Tin Aung Win / Oscar
    • …

  • Fred Thetgyi (M69)

    Fred (Left)
    Fred 1
    Fred 2
    U Aung Min, U Than Myaing and Dr. Daw Mi Sandar Mon (GBNF)

    U Than Myaing (M69) visited the US and met his classmate Fred Thetgyi (M69, Pennsylvania), who handed over some presents for the YTU Mechanical Department.

    U Aung Min (M69) and U Than Myaing visited the YTU Mechanical Department and handed over Fred’s presents to Professor Dr. Mi Sandar Mon (GBNF), daughter of Saya Mehm Tin Mon.

    It is nice to know that many alumni have not forgotten their roots and their alma mater,

  • Gathering hosted by me

    • During one my of visits, I hosted a Breakfast Gathering at Taw Win Hnin Si.
    • Ko Win Maung provided the ride.
    • At the time, Uzin Aung Chaw (C69) was visiting Yangon. He became a monk after retirement and spent several vassa (Rainy Season Retreat) in Sagaing Hills. A few years back, Uzin moved to the Irrawaddy Delta region.
    • Ko Win Thein Zaw (Wai Lu, Min69) took Optional Burmese in High School. He was an MP in the Pyithu Hluttaw in charge of Mining and related areas. He surprised us at the gathering.
    • Ko Shwe, Ko Sein Myint, Ko Myat Soe Lwin, Ko Kyi Win, Ko Win Maung and Ko Myint Maung were my EE classmates.
    • Ko Shwe was a Treasurer of the 69er HCF and the EE 69er HCF.
    • Ko Sein Myint is a major donor to both funds. He and Ko Win Maung represented RIT in Swimming, Water Polo and Rowing.
    • Ko Myint Maung played Volleyball for RIT EE along with Saw Edison, Ko Maung Maung and Ko Aye Thein.
    • Ko Kyi Win taught selected subjects for seafarers.
    69er Gathering

    Standing:

    • Ko Shwe
    • Ko Sein Myint
    • Uzin Aung Chaw (Victor)
    • Ko Win Maung (“Lake”)
    • Ko Hla Min

    Seated :

    • Ko Myat Soe Lwin
    • Ko Win Thein Zaw
    • Ko Kyi Win
    • Ko Myint Maung

  • U Win Lwin (M69)

    Ko Win Lwin (M69) served as Secretary of RIT Hiking and Mountaineering.

    He and Ko Cho Aye (M70, GBNF) joined the Expedition to climb Mount Victoria.