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Category: RIT

Engineering Schools in Burma

  • Alumni in Northern California

    Alumni in Northern California

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    NorCal RITAA

    Aik Kyu (Steven Wang, M85)

    Alex Khoo (Aung Kyaw)

    Alfred Yaung (Sein Yaung, M67)

    * Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)

    Anthony Ng (Aye Tun, M76)

    Audrey Wong (Yi Yi Khaing, C84)

    Aung Htet Naing (Aaron)

    Aung Khine (EC80)

    Aung Kyin (M83)

    Aung Myaing (ChE72) — share time in Thailand

    Aung Myint (M67, GBNF)

    Aung Myint Oo (EC84)

    Aung Thein (John, M72, GBNF)

    Aung Thein (T69)

    Aung Zaw Maung (Pet78)

    Aye Aye Myint

    * Benny Tan (Yu Beng, M70)

    Charlie Kaw (T, GBNF)

    Charlie Tseng (EC70)

    Cho Cho Thwin (EC86)

    Darren Lee (Naing Win, M62, GBNF)

    David Ko (Tin Myint, M67, GBNF)

    Dennis Chee (Thein Tun Aung, EP76)

    Dennis S. Lin (San Naing, M83)

    Diana Tseng (ChE71)

    Edward Saw (Yu Ket, EC85)

    Eng Shwe (M87)

    * George Chan (Maung Maung, ChE66)

    * Gordon Kaung (Kaung Kaung Oo, M83)

    Gyn Yu (ChE72) — share time in Thailand

    Htay Lwin Nyo (EP74, GBNF)

    Htin Paw (EE58, GBNF)

    Hla Kyaing (M69)

    Hla Kyi (EC77)

    * Hla Min (EC69)

    Htwe Htwe (C8x)

    Jimmy Chee (M75)

    K C Chiu (ChE63) : moved to SoCal

    Khin Mg Myint (C71) — Visit son for a long time

    King Wong (Victor, C66)

    Ko Ko Zin (M84)

    Kyaw Myint (M/Auto64)

    Kyaw Myint (M83)

    Kyaw San (C6x, GBNF)

    Kyi Kong Tham (C63)

    Kyi Shane (M83)

    L Shark Moon (C67, GBNF)

    Lillian Kaung (EC83)

    Lyo Kyin Sein (Mabel, T69)

    * Maurice Chee (Hla Myint Thein, M75)

    Maung Maung (Kyaw Than, EC84)

    Maung Maung Moe Zaw (Met02)

    Mao Toon Siong (M62)

    Mya Mya Sein (T79)

    Mya Thwin (Phillip, EE75)

    Myat Htoo (C68)

    Myint Lwin (Henry Chee, C63, GBNF)

    Myint Myint Thein (C77)

    Myint Myint Yee (ChE73) : moved to Virginia

    Myint Soe (M79)

    Myint Swe (EC74)

    Myint Thein (M73)

    Myint Thein (Soon Hoe, C75)

    Myo Aung (M85)

    Myo Sint (Mn78)

    Ne Win Myint (Victor, ChE66, GBNF)

    Nyan Shein (Henry, C68)

    Nyo Nyo Win (T73)

    * Nyo Win (M65)

    Nyunt Than (M86)

    Nyunt Tin (M70)

    Patrick Fong (C70)

    Reynold Wu (Reginald, xxx, GBNF)

    Robert Hla Thein (M72)

    San Lin (C62)

    San Lin (M87)

    San Lwin (EC77)

    San San Myint (Helen, T69)

    San San Nyunt (Sandra, M76)

    San San Swe (EC74)

    San Tun (M59)

    Soe Win (M77)

    Thaung Nyunt (M87)

    Thein Aung (James, Pet72)

    Thein Kyaing (George, T72)

    Tin Maung Nyunt (M60)

    Tin Maung Win (C86)

    Tin Myint (David Ko, M67, GBNF)

    Tin Myint (John Lee, M69, GBNF)

    Tun Shwe (ChE72) : moved to Virginia

    Walter Tan (M70)

    Win Htut (M8x)

    Zaw Lwin (M87)

    Zaw Min (EP70) : moved to Nevada

    NOTE :

    * specifies Founding Member of RIT Alumni International

    Updates

    • An earlier post listed some Inactive Alumni in Northern California
    • Mg Mg Moe Zaw has a list of young alumni (mostly Civil) who moved from Singapore to Northern California
    • BASES has a list of alumni in Southern California. Ko Win Naing (M81) is President. Ko Aye Thwin (C83) is VP.
  • Aung Thu Yein

    Aung Thu Yein

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    Highlights

    ATY
    • Alias : A Nyo & Brownie Way
    • Younger brother of Dr. Thet Htar Way
    • Classmate at SPHS, I.Sc & RIT.

    ATY (Standing 2nd from right)

    St. Paul’s High School

    • Classmates in Std VIII(A), IX(A) and X(A).
    • In the lower classes, he was in Section (C). I was in Section (D).
    • Stood 13th in the whole of Burma in the Matric exam of 1963.
    • Won Collegiate Scholarship. Only 40 of the 100 scholarship awards were given to students from private schools.
    • SPHS had five in the Top Five, seven in the Top Ten, and ten in the top Twenty. Khin Maung U (1st), Min Oo (2nd), Myo San (Freddie, 3rd), Nyunt Wai (Victor, 4th), Thein Wai (5th), Hla Min (7th), Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny, 9th), Maung Maung Kyi (11th), Aung Thu Yein (Brownie, 13th), Khin Maung Zaw (Frank, 17th).
    • Has a soft heart.
    • Before the Matric exam, he read several subjects to Nyunt Wai (Victor), who was sick & could not study. Brownie could take credit for Victor’s success. Victor stood 4th in Burma & became medical professor in IM & Malaysia.

    Dr. Nyunt Wai wrote :

    Being my best friend since standard IV, I could write volumes about him. For now only two points: (1) my friend was called “ANyo”(Brownie) because he had much darker complexion compared with his elder brother (very fair complexion); this contrast repeated in the case of his two sons; (2) the brown brothers passed away years ahead of their fairer counterparts.

    University Days

    • We attended the last ever I.Sc.(A) at Leik Khone in 1963. We took the Science Option.
    • After a long closure citing Security Concerns following the July 7th Anniversary, a new Education System was established in November 1964.
    • Admitted to the first ever 2nd BE at the Gyogone Campus.
    • Chose Electrical Engineering as Major & EC (Electrical Communications) as Option.
    EE69
    • Played Soccer and Tennis
    ATY 3
    • Learned to smoke — trying to fend off mosquitoes in the RIT rest rooms.
    • Learned social drinking from his classmates (e.g “Robert” Win Boh) after the last paper of the RIT final exam.

    After Graduation

    • One of 13 EC Graduates
    • Had a successful career at MOC/Schlumberger, & several foreign assignments.
    • Became a heavy smoker & drinker. Felt lonely after the loss of spouse & eldest son.
    • Had minor & not-so-minor health problems.
    • Quit drinking & smoking for some time, but he still felt the urge.

    Last Meeting (in March 2012)

    • I visited Yangon to take part in preparations for SPZP-2012 (scheduled for December).
    • Zaw Lai came to see me. We decided to surprise Brownie. He trusted people. He did not lock his house. He closed the gate & boarded Zaw Lai’s car.
    • Zaw Lai coaxed him to take a couple of drinks.
    • That dinner at Zaw Lai’s apartment would be remembered as Brownie’s farewell.
    • Brownie did not show up at the 69er breakfast gathering at Royal Rose. The gathering was cut short when we learned that Brownie was in ICU and that the 69er HCF organizers would go to see him.
    • Kyaw Zin took Win Lwin, Khin Maung Bo & me to the ICU. Brownie’s son, who is a medical doctor, said that Brownie was not ready for another operation. We left with samvegha that he could very well be No 61 (on Aung Min’s GBNF list). Win Lwin told me to meditate and also “do something for yourself”.
    • I spent several days at the Kaba Aye Sun Lun Gu Kyaung as a monk. Sayadaw U Wara (ChE70) was my preceptor.
    • During that period, Brownie remained unconsciousness and he finally succumbed.
    • My 69er friends notified Brownie’s demise to my siblings, but requested not to notify me at the monastery.
      They did not want to disrupt my meditation practice.

    May Brownie be able to share my merits.

    Ah Hmya, ah hmya, ah hmya.

    Updates

    Samvegha

    • Three Scholarship winners from SPHS63 — Brownie, Freddie & Maung Maung Kyi — are GBNF
    • Five EC69ers — Kyaw Soe, Brownie, Chit Tin, Oo Kyaw Hla & Sai Aik Yee — are GBNF
    • 128 69ers (over 40% of the Class) are GBNF. The GBNF list is maintained by Aung Min (M69) & team
    • Several RIT EE Sayas — U Kyaw Tun, U Sein Hlaing, U Tin Swe, U Sein Win, U Thein Lwin, Dr. San Tint, U Soe Min, U Chin Way & U Nyi Nyi — are GBNF. For SPZP-2010, I wrote “A Sad & Short Clip : EE Sayas”. Two sayas — U Thein Lwin & U Nyi Nyi — have passed away since the article was published.
    RIT EE Sayas

    Posts

    • 69er
    • EE69er
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Memories of a 69er
    • SPHS63
  • Alumni Worldwide

    Alumni Worldwide

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    Myanmar

    • Has the largest number of alumni. Many worked in Myanmar. Some worked overseas, but returned to Myanmar after retirement.
    • During the Adhamma Era, there was no Alumni Association in Myanmar. The Alumni in the US & Singapore set up Alumni Associations and hosted Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwes in 2000 (USA) & 2002 (Singapore).
    • Yangon hosted SPZP-2004 in December 2004 as a piggy-back to the ASEAN Engineering Conference. The mild earth quake did not deter the attendees.
    • There were hopes that Yangon could continue to hold SPZP in 2006 and beyond. The change in the political climate in Myanmar dashed the hopes.
      Singapore Alumni hosted SPZPs in April 2007 & December 2010. The two year interval between the SPZPs went up to two and a half years.
    • U Aye Myint (EP72) never forgot his roots and his alma mater. Requested help from the sayas and alumni to help our beloved alma mater to former glory. Initiated the process to have engineering classes reopen at the Gyogone Campus and also to make a true Home Coming for the attendees of SPZP-2012. There were tears of joy from the alumni. The Garawa ceremony was held at the Gyogone Campus. The Reunion Dinner and Entertainment Program was held at MICT Park.
    SPZP-2012
    • Around SPZP-2012, Sayagyi U Aung Khin and Sayagyi U Ba Than served as Patrons of the newly formed Mechanical Engineers Association.
    All Mech Gathering
    • Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War) and team had discussions before, during and after SPZP-2012 to form Swel Daw Yeik Foundation with the objective of helping eligible sayas. SDYF was established in 2013.
    SDYF
    • Shwe YaDu celebrations were held in 2014 with the planting of 50 Swel Daw Bins. Shwe YaDu benches were donated by alumni in Myanmar and overseas.
    Shwe YaDu
    • RITAA helped host SPZP-2016. It was an All-Day Event at the Gyogone Campus. There was free food (for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and entertainment.
    SPZP-2016
    • In early 2016, the bye-laws of RITAA (RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association) were developed and approved by core volunteers. The Association was registered. A Working Committee with U Tin Latt as President was formed to help short term projects. Annual Membership costs K12000. Life Membership costs K60000.
    • Fund raising was led by U Wynn Htain Oo and Daw Nan Khin Nwe.
    RITAA
    • In 2018, the first Annual General Meeting of RITAA elected Executive Committee members for the 2018 – 2020 term with U Myo Aye as President. He succeeded U Tin Latt, who served as Interim President before the AGM was called.
    • RITAA is a true Alumni Association. Although sayas and alums served as President and Executive Committee members in Myanmar Engineering Society (MES), MES is not an Alumni Association. MES is not even an NGO. It is simply an NPO.

    Singapore

    • Has the largest alums outside of Myanmar. The RIT Alumni in Singapore helped organize three SPZPs in December 2002, April 2007, and December 2010.
    SPZP-2002
    • Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War, EE63) chaired SPZP-2002 and SPZP-2010. He and his team published the commemorative issues of “Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung” for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007, and SPZP-2010. After retirement, Saya moved back to Myanmar.
      He is Patron of SDYF & RITAA.
    • U Nyan Win Shwe (William, M72) chaired SPZP-2007.
    • Organizers for the SPZPs include Saya Dr. Tin Hlaing (M63), Saya U Tin Hlaing (ChE65, GBNF), U Tint Lwin (Daniel, M69), Sayama Daw Tin Tin Myint (ChE70), Saya U Aung (C70), Saya U Tin Lin (ChE72), Saya Dr. Soe Thein (C75), U Moe Myint (M76), and Ko Maung Aunt (M).
    • The Singapore Alumni lent helping hand for the SPZPs in Yangon. Ko Zaw Tun Naing (Aero95) was the point of contact in Singapore for SPZP-2012.
    • There used to be Civil and Electrical Engineering web sites for the Singapore RIT Alumni.
    • Dr. Soe Thein volunteered as Web Master for the SPZP-2007 web site and the Singapore Civil web site. He moved back to Myanmar.

    Thailand

    • There is no Alumni Association in Thailand.
    • Several sayas including U Ba Toke and U Khin Aung Kyi taught in Thailand. Dr. Win Tin served as Associate Dean at Assumption University. U Sein Maung (EE63), U Tin Shwe (EP66, GBNF) and many others taught at Assumption University & Rengsit University.
    • Some alumni such as U Win Hlaing (C68) also taught in Thailand.
    • Saya U Aung Myaing (ChE72) & Daw Gyn Yu (ChE72) hosted micro-gatherings for the sayas and alumni visiting Bangkok especially for medical check up and treatment.
    Ko Aung Myaing, Ma Gyn Yu, Bagyee Myat Myo Myint

    Australia

    • There is no formal RIT Alumni Association in Australia.
    • The alumni participate in Myanmar Engineering Association of Australia (MEAA). U Thet Tun (M75) and U Sein Win (C80) are Past Presidents of MEAA.
    Sydney 2006
    • The alumni in Sydney used to have a picnic and a dinner every year.

    Sayas in Australia

    • U Thit (Met, GBNF)
    • U Myo Win (M, GBNF)
    • U Hla Myint (Charlie, M)
    • U Maung Maung Win (M)
    • Daw Yin Yin Mya (English)

    Alumni in Australia

    • Win Boh (Robert, EC69)
    • Surinder Singh (EP)
    • Htay Aung (Victor, EC80)
    • Sein Tin (Johnny, EC75)
    • Sai Aung Thurein (EC74, GBNF) and Khin Swe Oo (EP74)
    • Phyu Phyu Latt (Christine, A70) and Aye Win Hlaing (La La, Abel, EP)
    • Sein Win (C80) and spouse
    • Thet Tun (Henry, M75)
    • Htun Aung Kyaw (EC73)
    • Tha Hlaing (EC83)
    • George Peters (C73)
    • Tin Aung Win & Dorothy Kyaw Tun
    • Wint Khin Zaw (A79)

    New Zealand

    • Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A67, GBNF), Stanley Saw (Myo Lwin, M71), & Dennis Mackey (Kyaw Thu, C73, now in Canada) used to report RIT Alumni Activities in New Zealand.
    Kogyi Koung
    • Saya U Aung Myint (M69) lives in Singapore & New Zealand.
    • Patrick Saw & his spouse are alumni.

    Japan

    Taing Oke
    • U Thein Ngwe (Ko Thein Tokyo, ChE76) founded RITAJ (RIT Alumni in Japan). He was helped by U Win Myint (EC83) for some time. He mentioned that there are younger alumni in Japan, but they are not active in RITAJ.
    • Saya Dr. Taing Oke (ChE69) is still teaching in Japan.
    • After retirement, Saya Dr. Myo Khin (C70) consulted three Japanese companies. He traveled several times to Myanmar on business trip. He helped find jobs for young engineers. He is undergoing rehab to treat Stroke. Spouse : Daw Winsome (Mya Nwe, C73)
    • U Win Myint (EC83)
    Myo Khin
    Winsome & Myo Khin

    Canada

    • U Tha Aung & Daw Kinsa Maw Naing organized alumni gatherings in Canada. They later worked on projects in Myanmar.

    Sayas in Canada

    • Dr. Aung Gyi (Rector)
    Dr. Aung Gyi
    • U Aung Khin (M)
    U Aung Khin
    • U Kyaw Myint (T)
    • Des Rodgers (English)
    • U Ko Ko Kyi (EC72)

    Alumni in Canada

    • U Kyaw Thu (Dennis Mackey, C73)
    • U Htay Aung (C69)
    • U Htein Win (Chauk Pay, M70, RIT swimming, water polo & rowing)
    • U Aung Lwin (Jasper Wu, C70, RIT rowing)
    • U Aung Myint Thwin (C76, GBNF)
    • U Tha Aung (M79)
    • Daw Kinsa Maw-Naing (ChE79)
    • U Zaw Oo (M)

    UK

    • U Nyi Nyi (EE63, Saya, GBNF)
    • U Myint Khine (Norman, C63)
    • Daw Tin Tin Win (Yvonne)
    • Daw Khin May Than (ChE72)
    Khin May Than
    • Dr. Aung Shein (C72, Saya)
    • U Nyunt Aung (C73)
    • Daw Sandar Bo (C73)
    • Daw Aye Aye Than (Pauk Pauk)
    • Daw Saw Yu Tint (Alice) often visits UK to see her daughter and grandchild.

    Taiwan

    • Saya U Khin (Lucien Chen, RIT English)
    • Saya Dr. Nyo Win (K H Chen, M65) worked in the USA and Taiwan. He travels regularly to Taiwan.
    • Two siblings of Roland Chen (U Kyi Aung, ChE73, USA) are in Taiwan. The three siblings donated Shwe YaDu benches.
    • Benedict Sia (U Myat Swe, M75) — Donated K2 Lakhs for YTU Library Modernization project. Life member of ARITA.
    Benedict

    USA

    RIT Alumni International

    SF Bay Area Alumni

    Alumni in the USA formed “RIT Alumni International” with the main objective of hosting SPZP-2000.

    SPZP-2000

    Founder/members include

    • Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)
    • Saya U San Tun (M59)
    • Saya K C Chiu (ChE63)
    • U Myint Lwin (Henry, C63, GBNF)
    • Saya U Nyo Win (M65)
    • Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66)
    • Saya U Myat Htoo (C68)
    • U Hla Min (EC69)
    • Benny Tan (M70)
    • Saya U Thein Aung (James, Met 72)
    • Maurice Chee (M75)
    • U Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76)
    • Gordon Kaung (M83)

    But, it was dormant for some time.

    NorCal RITAA

    • Northern California RIT Alumni Association was formed over a decade ago
    • Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66) served as President.
      Successors : Gordon Kaung (M83), U Aung Myint Oo (EC84) and U Tin Maung Win (C76).
    • Stan Liou (M67) served as Chair of the Board of Directors (BOD). Succesor : Saya U Myat Htoo.

    Alumni in Northern California

    • Some may have relocated.
    • There are varying degrees of activity.
    • Some were active as members of EC (Executive Committee) and BOD (Board of Directors), but then they decided to take a break.
    • Some donated money, but due to schedule conflicts, they might not make it to the AGM (Annual General Meeting), Dinner, Picnic and ah hoc gatherings (e.g. welcoming visiting sayas and alumni).
    • Some might have dropped in once or twice out of curiosity or because of “Ah Nar Dei” attitude.
    • Alex Khoo (Aung Kyaw, C80) : Younger brother of Henry Khoo (EC67). Attends most gatherings and also provide food dana.
    • Alfred Yaung (Sein Yaung, M67) : Attends some gatherings. Make donations to NorCal RITAA. He felt sad when his beloved spouse Daw Pa Pa — sister of U Nyunt Tin (M70) — passed away. U Nyunt Tin introduced him to a Dhamma friend. They ended up being soul mates & partners in Vipassana Meditation.
    • Aik Kyu (Steven Wang) : Attended some gatherings, but does have time to commit to be an EC or BOD. Invited NorCal RITAA members to meet his mother, who was visiting her children. He & his siblings donated a Dhamma Room at Mudita Shwe Kyaung in memory of their parents.
    • * Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF) is a founding member & President of RIT Alumni International. I have written several posts about his life & legacy. His article, “Brother, can you spare US $500?” is a classic for SPZP-2000. In Saya’s memory, Daw Mu Mu Kin donated Saya’s books to YTU Library. She also provided Scholarships for eligible YTU students.
    Saya Allen Htay (GBNF)
    • Anthony Ng (Aye Tun, M76) : Top fund raiser for several social & religious organizations in the SF Bay Area. Jokingly said that he had to buy a lot of raffle & dinner tickets from other organizations. Took part in the monthly luncheon for the Retirees in the Bay Area.
    • Audrey Wong (Yi Yi Khaing, C84) : Volunteered her culinary expertise for the Picnic (second day optional event) at SPZP-2000. Donated $300 per year to NorCal RITAA for the past two years. Organizer for the retreats at Norfolk, California
    • Aung Htet Naing (Aaron) : Inactive
    • Aung Kyin : Inactive.
    • Aung Myint Oo (EC84) : President of NorCal RITAA.
    • Aung Zaw Maung  (Pet78) : was EC & BOD of Theravada Buddhist Society of America (TBSA). Was Editor of Dhammananda Newsletter and Web Master of TBSA web site.
    • Aye Aye Myint : cousin of Audrey. Attends some gatherings. Her daughter won scholarship provided by NorCal RITAA.
    • * Benny Tan (Yu Beng, M70) : Founding member of RIT Alumni International. Hosted several meetings at his house. Chaired Working Committee of SPZP-2000. Designed Banner. Negotiated with Embassy Suites for the gathering and his suppliers for the mementos (Mug, Calendar/Clock, Tee shirt). Multiple Golden Sponsor for the SPZPs. Major donor for the activities of the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65. Past President of BAPS. Now taking a break to have quality time with his six grand children. Took part in the monthly luncheon for the Retirees in the Bay Area.
    Benny (Right)
    • Bony (C02) : Joint Secretary, NorCal RITAA
    • Charlie Tseng (EC70) & spouse Diana Tseng (ChE71) : Attended gatherings. Took part in the monthly luncheon for the Retirees in the Bay Area.
    • Darren Lee (M62, GBNF) : passed away on December 21, 2108. Attended 2018 Summer Picnic hosted by NorCal RITAA.
    • David Ko (Tin Myint, M67, GBNF) : was Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000. Donated $3000 for SPZP-2012. Hosted a table at 2015 NorCal RITAA Dinner to invite sayas & guests from Southern California. Donated to selected monasteries in the SF Bay Area. Employed several Burmese for his company (which he has sold).
    • Dennis Chee (Thein Tun Aung, EP75) : EC member of NorCal RITAA. Visited Yangon and gave talks on “Traffic Signals and Control”.
    • Dennis S. Lin (San Naing, M83) : Some gatherings were held at “Burma Kitchen” run by Dennis and his spouse.
    • Diana Tseng (ChE71) :,She and Charlie ordered two Birthday Cakes for me at the Soon Kway Gathering at Dhammananda Vihara (Half Moon Bay, California) in August 2016 hosted by Maurice Chee.
    • Edward Saw (Yu Ket, EC85) : Treasurer / Auditor of NorCal RITAA. Runs the MailChimp to inform alumni in the SF Bay Area. Gave me rides (e.g to Southern California to attend the BASES Dinner, a Kathein and a Literary Talk).
    George Chan (Maung Maung, ChE66)
    • * George Chan (Maung Maung, ChE66) : Founding member of RIT Alumni International. Founder & Past President of NorCal RITAA. Provided $500 as seed money for the “Training Component” of the YTU Library Modernization Project. He is classmate & brother-in-law of Saya U Myat Thwin.
    Gordon Kaung (M83)
    • * Gordon Kaung (Kaung Kaung Oo, M83) : Youngest founding members of RIT Alumni International. Founded Mechanical Solutions. He & spouse Lillian (EC83) founded iNapa Winery. Hosted several gatherings at their winery. Provided tour to visiting sayas (including Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi, U Tin Myint, U Win Kyaw, U Nyunt Htay). Completed two terms as President of NorCal RITAA, but stayed on as BOD. During the Napa wild fires in 2017, they had to move out for three weeks. Luckily, there was no damage. They had another scare in 2019. There were some damages.
    • Han Win Chou : Inactive
    • Hein Hein : Inactive
    • Henry Chee (Myint Lwin, C63, GBNF) : good vocalist. Had to take care of his spouse and son who had medical problems.
    • Hin Lok Kung (Win Myint, RIT Table Tennis) and his team mates “Sin Gyi”, Stan Liou & Myat Lwin won the Inter-Institute Championship. Their coach was Saya Mao Toon Siong, former National Champion for Singles and Doubles.
    • Hla Kyi (C) : founding member of a non-profit to provide health care in Myanmar.
    • Hla Kyi (EC77) : EC member for NorCal RITAA. Volunteered to distribute fruits from his neighbors.
    Hla Min
    • * Hla Min (EC69) : Jack of all trades and Master of some. Founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Chief Editor of RIT Alumni International Newsletter for 26 years. Has a website hlamin.com
    • Hla Tin : He & his spouse were active in the first term of NorCal RITAA.
    • *!James Wu (Thein Aung, Met72, Mr. RIT68) : co-emcee of SPZP-2000. Associate Editor for the commemorative issue of “RIT Alumni International Newsletter” for SPZP-2000.
    • Joe Chow (Thein Zaw, Ah Yoke, EC68, GBNF) : Good vocalist & dancer. Spouse is a niece of U San Tun. He is a cousin of U Num Kok’s spouse.
    • John T Lee (Tin Myint, M69, RIT Table Tennis, GBNF) : His friends call him “Tan Choy”. Luyechun in 4th BE.
    • John Yeo (Aung Thein, M71, GBNF) : attended the lunch gathering for Retirees. Cancer survivor.
    • * K C Chiu (Dr. Tin Aung, ChE63, moved to Southern California) : Past President of BEA, which merged with BASTS into BAPS.
    • Kenneth Kay : Took videos of some Gatherings
    • Khin Hnin Yee : attended some gatherings, but was not active in the Alumni organizations.
    • Khong Him Chan (Win Maung, T70) : attended some gatherings, but was not active in the Alumni organizations.
    • * Kim Hong Chen (Dr. Nyo Win, M65) : founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Organizer for SPZP-2000. BOD of NorCal RITAA
    • Ko Ko Zin (M84) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Treasurer of NorCal RITAA for two terms. Now Auditor. Spouse : Thida Kaung (sister of Gordon)
    • Kyaw Myint (M83) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. He was Auditor of NorCal RITAA.
    • Kyaw Paw Oo : Younger brother of U Kyaw Teza (Terrence). He is inactive.
    • Kyaw Than (Maung Maung, EC85) : Inactive
    • Kyaw Win : Inactive
    • Kyi Kong Tham (U Kyi, C63) : attended some gatherings.
    • Kyi Shane (M83) : volunteered for selected monasteries in the Bay Area. Attended & helped most Nar Yay.
    • Kyu Kyu Lin (T75, Bawlone, Volleyball) : donated to NorCal RITAA.
    • Leigh K Lin (Wah Wah, EC83) : spouse of Dennis. They own “Burma Kitchen”.
    • Lilian Kaung (EC83) : spouse of Gordon. They own iNapa Winery. She is also an IT Professional.
    • Linda Shieh (Yee Yee) : an agent for an Insurance & Financial Company. She donated to NorCal RITAA.
    • Mabel Lee (Lyo Kyin Sein, T69, Basketball) : spouse of John T Lee (GBNF). They attended some gatherings.
    • Mao Toon Siong (M62, Burma Table Tennis Champion and Coach) : competed in the World Championship for Table Tennis in Peking.
    Saya Mao
    • Mark Wong (Aung Chan) : Inactive
    • Maung Maung Moe Zaw (Met02) : Secretary, NorCal RITAA
    • * Maurice Chee (Hla Myint Thein, M75) : founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Co-chair of the Working Committee for SPZP-2000. Financial Controller, Logistics Manager & Publisher of the commemorative issue of RIT Alumni International Newsletter for SPZP-2000. Past President of BAPS. Treasurer of RIT Alumni International. Past Vice President of NorCal RITAA. Organizer of monthly lunch gathering for Retirees in the Bay Area. He occasionally provided Dan Bauk (Chicken or Beef) to the Retirees.
    • Maung Maung Shwe : Inactive
    • Maung Yit (Maung Maung Win, Moe Ma Ka, EC93) : helped with the FB and web site.
    • May Than Htay (ChE92) : spouse of Maung Yit. They donated $1500 for the YTU Scholarship offered by NorCal RITAA.
    • Moon Lee : Inactive
    • * Myat Htoo (C68) : founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Co-emcee for SPZP-2000. Chair of BOD at NorCal RITAA. Past President of TBSA, where he served for a decade. Past President of BADA. Played ukelele and sang his parody “Lost Neik Ban (RIT version)”.
    • Myint Myint Thein (C74) : volunteered at several monasteries in the Bay Area and beyond. Leader of the Chanting Group. Donated to her class.
    • Myint Myint Yee (ChE73) : volunteered at several monasteries in the Bay Area. Spouse : U Tun Shwe. They donate food at selected events. They moved to Virginia.
    • Myint Soe (M79) : attended gatherings; donated to NorCal RITAA.
    • Myint Swe (EP74) : Secretary of NorCal RITAA for two terms. Current Vice President. He and spouse San San donated to the YTU Scholarship Fund of NorCal RITAA.
    • Myint Thein (Ba Thein Atlanta, M73) : His writings are fun to read.
    • Myint Wai (Met74) : was active in American Burmese Cab Drivers Association. Has relocated.
    • Ni Ni Sein (EC83) : donated $1000 for the Scholarship Fund.
    • Nilar Myint : Inactive
    • Nyunt Than (M86) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past Associate Secretary. Past President of BADA.
    • Patrick Chin (Patrick Fong, C70) : attended some gatherings (e.g. welcoming Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi). Younger brother of Henry (U Nyan Shein), who was a Patron for TDS.
    • Patrick Ho (EE72) : brother of Diana.
    • Philip Thwin (Mya Thwin, EP75) : attended some gatherings.
    • Pyone Wynn : Inactive
    • Raymond Shia : Inactive
    • Robert Thein (M72) : Past President of Kusalakari Association. Visited YTU and donated some equipment.
    • Roland Chen (Kyi Aung, ChE73) : Provided class photos to the RIT web site. Donated to NorCal RITAA
    • Ronald K Lwee (Lin Kyi, C74) : Inactive
    Saya U San Tun
    • Sain Fone Wong (San Tun, M59) : Head of Automobile Engineering (sub-department of Mechanical). Worked for Bectel Corporation until he retired. Past President of BEA. Close to Saya U Aung Khin. They traveled to China at the time when Saya U Kyaw Myint was working for UN.
    • San Lin (Maung Lu Pay, M87) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Auditor. Blogger.
    • San San Swe (EC74) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Displays her culinary expertise at the gatherings (especially Face-to-face meetings at their home).
    • Sandy Ma (C80) : Inactive
    • Shark Moon Lam (C67, GBNF) : attended some gatherings. He rowed for RIT.
    • Shin Hwa Ho (Hla Kyaing, M69, RIT Swimming & Water Polo). Met him at the welcome lunch for Dicky Tan (Win Naing, GBNF)
    • Stan Liou (M67, RIT Table Tennis) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past Chair of BOD. Active with his other Alumni Association. He, Ko Win Myint, “Sin Gyi” and Myat Lwin (GBNF) won the Inter-Institute Championship. Saya Mao Toon Siong, Burma Selected & National Coach, managed the RIT team.
    • Susan Tan Luo : Inactive
    Win Myint, Stan & Hla Min
    • Than Shwe : Inactive
    • Than Soe (M63) : RUBC Gold; Elder brother of Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A67, GBNF)
    • Thein Shwe : Inactive
    • Thanda Aye : helped the Fund raising team. Now busy with work and child.
    • Thaung Nyunt (M86) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past Secretary & VP.
    • Thin Thin Naing : Inactive
    • Tin Kyaw : attended some gatherings.
    U Tin Maung Nyunt
    • Tin Maung Nyunt (M60) : donated $500 for “Training Component” of the YTU Library Modernization Project.
    • Tin Shwe (C) : Inactive
    • Tint Lwin Oo : Inactive
    • Trixie Tan : Met her at the Soon Kyway by Ko Aung Myaing & Ma Gyn Yu
    • Tun Shwe (ChE72) : Volunteer for selected monasteries in the Bay Area. He & spouse Myint Myint Yee were food donors. Excellent videographer. Moved to Virginia.
    Tun Shwe (Standing Rightmost)
    • Victor Win (Ne Win Myint, ChE66, GBNF) : Past President of BADA. Member of Complete Count Committee at 2010 US Census.
    Victor (C), George (R)
    • Walter Tan (M70) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past BOD.
    • Walter Thein-yu Tham : Inactive
    • William Hsiao : Inactive
    • Willy Chow (Wai Lin) : Inactive
    • Win Htut : I met him last at the SF Bay Area Talk. Took picture together with Aw Pi Kye.
    • Yo Shu (Yee Yee Win, EC74) : classmate of Myint Swe & San San Swe. Attended some gatherings & made donations.
    • Zaw Lwin (Andrew, M87) : EC member in TDS. Classmate of Eng Shwe & San Lin. They have gatherings to welcome their classmates visiting the SF Bay Area.
    • Zaw Min (EP70, moved to Nevada) : Wrote a long article covering 1st BE to Final Year. The missing pieces were filled by Ohn Khine.

    BAPS, BASES, East Coast Gathering, NJ Reunions

    Some alumni participate in BAPS (in Northern California) and BASES (in Southern California).

    Saya Dr. Nyo Win, Benny Tan and Maurice Chee are Past Presidents of BAPS.

    Saya U Tin Htut and U Tin Htway are co-founders & Past Presidents of BASES. U Tun Aung (Jeffrey), Saya Dr. Chris Lee (L. Tin Tun), Saya Dr. Tin Win, U Khin Maung Lay (Henry) U Thura Thant Zin and U Tin Nwe (Milton) are Past Presidents.

    Los Angeles hosted the 2015 Alumni Gathering. Steeve Kay (EC70, Chair of KFF) was the matching sponsor for US $30,000. Saya Dr. Tin Win, Saya U Tin Htut, U Khin Maung Lay and U Thura Thant Zin were core Organizers. U Htaik San (Henry) helped with interviews.

    Two mini-gatherings (one in DC area, and another near Niagara Falls) were held for the RIT Alums in East Coast.

    Ivan Lee (Khin Maung Oo) has hosted RIT-UCC gatherings for several years. The last gathering was on June 30, 2018. Ivan co-founded MASTAA,

    Other Countries

    Some alumni are known to have worked or resided in other countries :

    • Botswana : Aung Khin (A69) & Tin Tin Hla (A70) worked there. They moved to Seattle.
    • Brunei : Ye Lin Oo
    • Cambodia : Chit Po Po’s spouse (Dr. Daisy Saw) worked there
    • China : Saya U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto)
    • Germany : Nyunt Nyunt Wai, Phyo
    • Iran : Oscar Sharazee & Aye Win Hlaing worked there
    • Jamaica
    • Kuwait : Saya U Soe Paing was UN Advisor
    • Malaysia : Dr. Kyaw Sein, Dr. Khin Maung Win, U Ko Ko Kyi
    • Qatar : Tin Maung Lay
    • Russia : Phyo, Tin Maung Lay
    • Saudi Arabia : Khin Maung (Hasan)

    Updates

    Sayagyis

    • U Aung Khin, Dr. Aung Gyi, U Myo Myint Sein are some Sayagyis who are 90+ years young.

    GBNF

    • Several sayas and alumni are GBNF.
    • Ko Aung Min (M69) & team maintain the GBNF list for 69ers
    • Ko Ohn Khine (M70) & team maintain the GBNF list for 1st BE Intake of 64
    • Occasionally receive Sad News / Obituary.
    • Due to Privacy concerns, we may not receive Sad News in a timely fashion. In some cases, we receive Confirmation after a few months.

    Residency

    • Some sayas and alumni may have relocated (especially after retirement).
    • Some spend time in two or more countries.

    Groups

    • By Intake and/or Graduation
    • By Discipline
    • By Class
    • By Hobby / Interest





  • Four Attendees at SPZP-2012

    Four Attendees at SPZP-2012

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    SPZP-2012

    2012 နှစ် ဆရာပူဇော်ပွဲ

    • SPZP-2000 was held in USA
    • SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 & SPZP-2010 were held in Singapore
    • SPZP-2004, SPZP-2012 & SPZP-2016 were held in Yangon

    ပွင့်လင်းခေတ် — First True Home Coming

    SPZP-2012
    • SPZP-2012 was held at Gyogone Campus ကြို့ကုန်း ကျောင်းဝင်း
    • U Aye Myint (EP72) did not forget his alma mater. He helped realize the Home Coming.

    1964 က ပထမနှစ် ကျောင်းသား သုံးယောက်

    ဦးသောင်းစိန် (Steeve Kay, EC70)

    Steeve
    • Admitted to 1st BE as a top student in Nov 1964
    • Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs
    • Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
    • Kay Family Foundation
    • Steeve and Helen Kay Health Care Fund for RIT Sayas
    • Donated $200000 + to RIT projects
    • He is now GBNF

    ဦးချိုလင်း (Yu Beng, Benny Tan, M70)

    Benny
    • Admitted to 1st BE in Nov 1964
    • Entrepreneur
    • Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs
    • Co-chair of SPZP 2000

    ဦးအုန်းခိုင် (Ohn Khine, M70)

    Ohn Khine
    • Admitted to 1st BE in Nov 1964
    • Organizer for SPZP & SDYF
    • CD Supplement for HMEE book
    • Co-author of “RIT Days 1964 – 1970”

    1964 က ဒုတိယနှစ်ကျောင်းသား

    ဦးလှမင်း (Hla Min, EC69)

    Hla Min
    • Admitted to 2nd BE as a top student in Nov 1964
    • Lifelong Learner
    • RIT Alumni Newsletter and Updates (1999 – present)
    • Organizer for SPZPs
    • CD Supplement for HMEE book
    • Admin & Moderator of selected FB pages and website

    Posts

    • Alumni
    • Gatherings
    • Noble Tradition
    • Paying back to our alma mater

  • Tin Maung Nyunt

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    1960s

    • Graduated with Mechanical Engineering in 1960
    • Worked for JVC (Joint Venture Corporation) formed by some relatives
    • Found an ad in a newspaper & applied for State Scholarship to study Agricultural Engineering in the USA
    • Came back to Burma on the same Ocean Liner with Saya Allen Htay, Saya U Soe Paing, Saya U Ko Ko Lay and U Than Pe. They became close friends on the two-month long journey.

    M/Agri Saya at RIT

    • Upon his return, he was assigned to Agricultural Institute in Yezin. Before reporting, he visited RIT.
    • Sayagyi U Ba Than asked him if he would like to join the Agri Sub-Department of the Mechanical Engineering Department. Sayagyi said that some students were not at ease at following the lectures given by the visiting Soviet lecturers via interpreters.

    Life after RIT

    • Worked in Thailand & USA.
    • Attended RIT Alumni Gatherings
    U Tin Maung Nyunt 1
    • Donated $500 for the training component of the YTU library project.
    U Tin Maung Nyunt’s Donation
    • He is a day older than Saya Allen Htay. Their birthdays are December 30 & 31.
    U Tin Maung Nyunt & Saya Allen
    • Saya U Soe Paing visited him in Milpitas, California.
    U Tin Maung Nyunt 2

    Memories

    • President of RIT Thaing
    • Played on RIT Saya Soccer team
    • Enjoyed Hiking & Tennis, but had to suspend due to Jara (Aging) and Byadi (Declining Health).
    • Volunteer for establishing Taungpulu Kaba Aye Monastery in Northern California
    • Member, Kappiya Karaka
    • Used to meet over Breakfast monthly with Saya Allen (GBNF), U Ko Aye (GBNF), Ko Thein Naing (Patrick) and me.

    Posts

    • Alumni
    • Associations
    • Gatherings
    • RIT Sayas
    • Sports
  • U Ba Toke & U Ba Than

    U Ba Toke & U Ba Than

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Garawa

    • U Ba Than usually visits and pay homage to his saya U Ba Toke at least once every year.
    • Both are our Sayagyis.

    January 2017

    • Pansy (Thynn Thynn, ChE 74) asked her daughter & son-in-law to pick up Saya U Ba Than (86 years), Saya U Tin Htut (79 years) and me to see her father Sayagyi U Ba Toke (96 years).
    • Sayagyi has some problems with mobility & vision, but his mind remains crisp & clear.
    • He was born on Dec 26, 1920. Rangoon University opened on Dec 1, 1929. They are “Phwa Bet Taws”.
    • Sayagyi deferred celebrating his birthday so that three of his grandchildren abroad could come back & join the celebration.
    • Sayagyi is pre-deceased by his beloved spouse, daughter (Kitty) and son (Soe Win).
    • He has six remaining children : Betty, Ye Myint, Nellie, Pansy, Tammy & Debbie
    • Pansy has offered transportation (within Rangoon) to Sayas who want to visit her father

    Book

    Book
    • A detailed account of Sayagyi has been covered by Saya Dr. Khin Maung Swe (“Maung Thin Char”).
    • I received an autographed copy during a previous visit. The book may need a reprint.

    Memories

    SPZP-2000

    • Ko Maung Maung Than (M79, Texas) donated a roundtrip ticket to invite a Saya from Myanmar to attend SPZP-2000.
    • Debbie (Saya’s youngest daughter) relayed Saya’s wish to attend SPZP-2000.
    • Ko Zaw Min Nawaday (EP70) offered accommodation for Saya, Ko Ye Myint & spouse.
    • Several sayas and alumni donated towards Saya’s expenses for the trip. Some offered to show Saya around the SF Bay Area.
    SPZP-2000
    SF Bay Area

    SPZP-2007

    • Saya was asked about Longevity.
    • Saya recounted his experience in USSR. The host said, “Do not worry about the noise upstairs. It’s my 100+ years young uncle quarreling with his fourth wife. They will make peace soon”.

    SPZP-2012 & 2016

    • Saya needed assistance to attend the SPZPs.
    • Even some younger Sayas needed wheelchair.

    RU Centennial

    • Due to pandemic, most events were broadcast or held online.
    • Saya passed away on Dec 2, 2020 — the day after the RU Centennial.

    GBNF

    • Sayagyi U Ba Toke passed away a few days short of his Centennial birthday
    U Ba Toke
    • U Ba Than passed away after his 94th birthday
    U Ba Than
    • Dr. Khin Maung Swe passed away in his 80s
    Dr. Khin Maung Swe
  • Major Donor : Daw Myint Myint (C69)

    Major Donor : Daw Myint Myint (C69)

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Admirable Couple

    • U Htein Win (M66) & Daw Myint Myint are entrepreneurs and philanthropists.
    • They founded Myit Che International Trading Company.
    • They donated to RIT-related activities and selected charities.
    Daw Myint Myint

    Proud Supporter

    • Regular attendee at the 69er Gatherings $ hosted some.
    • Major donor to the 69er Health Care Fund along with Ivan Lee (U Khin Maung Oo, M69) and U Sein Myint (K K Wong, EP69)
    • In memory of U Htein Win, she donated K100 Lakhs to the 69er Health Care Fund.
    Donation 1

    Breakfast Gathering

    • Hosted the August Breakfast Gatherings at Royal Rose (Taw Win Hnin Si) Restaurant to celebrate her birthday.
    • In August 2018, the co-host was U Soe Thein (Peter)
    • In August 2019, the co-host was U Than Oo.
    Daw Myint Myint and U Soe Thein

    Lunch Gathering

    A few years back, she hosted a Lunch Gathering at Western Park Royal, Kandawgyi to welcome Daw Nyunt Nyunt Wai (Millie Hoe, T69, Germany).

    Welcome lunch gathering for Daw Nyunt Nyunt Wai

    Annual Dinner Gathering

    69er Annual Dinner was often held at M3.

    She sponsored at least one table at Annual Dinner for the past few years.

    YTU Library Modernization

    In 2017, she donated K100 Lakhs for YTU Library Modernization Project.

    Donation 2

    Memories

    • Civil Group at 40th Anniversary (in 2009)
    2009
    • Donation to YTU Library Modernization Project; Donation accepted by U Wynn Htain Oo, Nan Khin Nwe & team
    Myint 1
    Myint 2
    Myint 3
    • At 69er Monthly Breakfast Gathering; U Aung Min is a core Organizer; Swe Swe Kyaw Zin (daughter of U Kyaw Zin) brought 69er Caps & 69er Hats donated by UKZ
    69er BFG
  • Aging

    Aging

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Senior

    I felt uncomfortable to be addressed as “Ah Ba”, “Pho Pho” and to be offered assistance (e.g. wheelchair).

    I now feel OK to use wheelchair at air ports and to have people assist me when I climb up & down hill slopes. I had a couple of bike rides on dirt roads.

    I enjoy senior discounts for trains, buses & restaurants.

    I hope that my mental faculties will remain sharp and strong.

    Jara (old age) caught even the sport stars like Sayagyi U Ba Toke.

    Sayagyi U Ba Toke

    Phwa Bet Taw

    Saya is a Phwa Bet Taw of Rangoon University and the first Rangoon University Students’ Strike in December 1920.

    SPZP-2000

    In 2000, Theingi (Saya’s youngest daughter) conveyed us Saya’s wishes to attend SPZP-2000. U Maung Maung Than (M79, Texas) had donated a round trip ticket. Several sayas & alumni donated expenses. Details can be found in “Count down to the Reunion” articles.

    SPZP-2000

    Birthdays

    Saya 2

    He celebrates his birthdays with his children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

    Saya‘s birthday

    Longevity

    Saya gave a speech in SPZP-2007 about “Longevity”. He visited a house in USSR where the 80+ year old host explained about the noise up stairs. “Don’t worry. It’s my 100+ year old uncle quarelling with his fourth wife. They will make amends.”

    Garawa

    During my visits to Yangon, I paid respect to Saya.

    U Ohn Khine (M70) gave me a ride in 2012. Saya gave us autographed book. We enjoyed Sayagyi’s accounts. He was a football star, a leader of the Burma Olympic Delegation, and an excellent teacher. Up to his early 80s, he could walk to the Shwe Dagon pagoda with his friends. In his 90s, Sayagyi lost some mobility, eye sight and hearing, but he was determined to attend SPZPs.

    Book

    In 2016, Saya’s son U Ye Myint and daughter Daw Thynn Thynn (Pansy) made arrangements to give us rides to and back from Saya’s house.

    U Ba Toke

    In 2018, I called Ma Theingi and asked about Sayagyi. She mentioned that Sayagyi is healthy but because he had lost most teeth, she has to listen carefully to grasp his message.

    Saya passed away on December 2, 2020. It was the day after RI U Centennial. It was a few days short of his Centennial Birthday on December 26.

    U Ba Toke 2
    U Ba Toke 3
    U Ba Toke 5
  • Class of 1962

    Class of 1962

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Most Members

    • Matriculated in 1956
    • Attended Faculty of Engineering in 1958
    • Moved to BIT at Gyogone Campus for 1961 – 62 Academic Year.
    • B.Sc. (Engg) in 1962

    Textile

    Daw Khin Than Nwe (T)

    Daw Khin Than Nwe 1
    • Lone female graduate in 1962.
    • Spouse Dr. Khin Maung Win was Head of Metallurgy Department. Became Director General of Technical, Agricultural & Vocational Training.
    • Son, two daughters & several grandchildren
    Daw Khin Than Nwe 2
    • Elder sister of two Paulians : Dr. Tin Maung Maung Than (Edward, Political Economics) & Dr. Khin Maung Maung Than (Freddie)
    Pon Tu
    • On behalf of Bagyee Myat Myo Myint, Saya U Nyunt Htay (Met73) presented a Pon Tu of Dr. Khin Maung Win (Met, GBNF) to Sayagadaw

    Mechanical

    Saya Mao Toon Siong (M)

    Saya Mao
    Saya Mao and U Hla Min
    • National Coach of Burma Table Tennis Team
    • National Table Tennis Champion in Singles and Doubles
    • Competed in the World Championship in Beijing
    • Spouse Daw Tin Tin Maw was Chemistry Sayama. They moved to USA.

    U Aye (M)

    • U Aye (HIC, UN/FAO), U Soe and U Tin Win — all M62 —- received their degree certificates from Saya U Yone Mo at Aung San Stadium.
    A group of friends at BIT after attending the convocation at the Aung San Stadium in 1962
    Saya U Yone Mo and M62 graduates
    • Represented RU & BIT in Volleyball
    BIT Volleyball
    • Retired in Thailand
    • Provided feedback / info (e.g Grads from 1952 – 1963).

    Saya S Arya (M, GBNF)

    S Arya (M62)
    S Arya (M62)
    Thet Kyee Pu Zaw Pwe
    • Lovely accent
    • Remembered by students of his Strength of Materials Tutorial Class, and Ba Thein (Atlanta)

    Saya Dr. Tin Win (M)

    Dr. Tin Win and Lily
    • Youngest in the Class, but among the Top
    • In 1958, Gold Medal for Joint Highest Marks in Maths for Combined I.Sc classes
    • Past President of BASES
    • Organizer of 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
    • Competed in the LA Marathon to raise fund to sponsor Sayas for SPZP-2007
    • Spouse Lily (T72) : Founding member & Secretary of BEA

    U Myint Thein Lwin (M)

    • Retired from DI / HIC
    • Brother: U Kyaw Thein (DCA, RUBC Captain)

    U Hla Kyi (M)

    • Moved to UK
    • Daughter married son of U Hlwan Moe & Daw Khin Swe Aye (both Physics)
    U Hla Kyi (M) and Dr. Tin Win (M)
    U Hla Kyi (M) and daughter visiting Los Angeles

    Electrical

    Saya U Tin Maung Thein (EE)

    • Eldest son of ICS U Ohn Maung (Arzani)
    U Tin Maung Thein

    Chemical

    U Than Se (Richard, ChE)

    • SPHS56 : Classmate of U Soe Paing
    • Moved to USA

    U Aung Gyi (Simon, ChE)

    • Helped publish ChE magazine
    • Spends time in Australia
    • Spouse : Daw Yin Yin Kyi (T61)

    Civil

    Dr. San Lin (C)

    • Taught part-time at RIT.
    • Worked at EPC & UN Project in Thailand
    • Moved to USA
    • Spouse Dr. Daw Thynn Thynn founded Sae Taw Win 2 Dhamma Center in Sebastopol, California. Replica of Shwe Dagon & surrounding Zedis had Htee Tin Pwe in March, 2022.
    Dr. San Lin (middle)

    Posts

    • Alumni
    • BIT
    • Faculty of Engineering

  • Visits (July 2015)

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2025

    Invitation

    Ivan Lee (M69) invited several 69ers to get together at his house in New Jersey around June-July of 2015. U Aung Myint & U Sein Tin (who had visited Ivan previously) could not make it to the 2015 mini-reunion.

    Fred Thetgyi (M69)

    • Lives in Philadelphia
    • Joined the 2015 mini-reunion
    • Drove most of the 1800+ mile trip in Ivan’s Mercedes
    • Except when his batteries went out (and had to be replaced), he took pictures at the mini-reunion and the trip. He would appear only in a fraction of the photos, when someone else (Ivan, a waiter, or a complete stranger) would offer to take the photo.

    Photos

    Grouped by location

    • New Jersey — Main Host : Ivan; Other hosts : Saya U Soe Paing & Daw Saw Yu Tint
    New Jersey
    • Niagara Falls on the way to Canada — Photos from the US side & the Canada side
    Niagara Fall
    • Windsor, Canada — Host : Sayagyi U Aung Khin
    U Aung Khin
    • Toronto (brief sight seeing)
    • Ottawa, Canada — Host: Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi & Daw Emma
    Dr. Aung Gyi
    • Thousand Islands — quick trip
    Thousand Islands
    • Massachusetts — Hosts : Dr. Tun Aung Gyaw (EC69) & Daw Khin Maw Maw; visit MIT & Harvard University
    U TAG
    • Connecticut — Hosts : U Toung (Tom, EC69) and Daw Khin Myint; visit Yale University; visit Pizza place frequented by the young Bill Clinton
    Ko Toung
    • Philadelphia — Hosts : Fred Thetgyi (M69) & Eunice; visit Pake Forge and Liberty Bell; visit my last remaining uncle U Thein Han in Maryland

    Posts

    • 69er
    • Alumni
    • Reunion
    • Sayas
    • Visits