Helped found Defense Services Rowing Club and Burma Rowing Federation
James Barrington
Gold
ICS
Permanent Representative of the Burmese Delegation to the United Nations
Preceded U Thant as Permanent Representative
Succeeded U Thant who was elected Secretary General of the United Nations
Balwant Singh
Gold
Pali
Commissioner of Pegu (Bago) Division
High ranking official in the United Nations for Security
Chan Tha
Past Captain and Gold
Soccer star (Faculty of Engineering, Rangoon University team Captain, Burma Selected)
Harry Saing(Htut Saing)
Past Captain and Gold)
Multiple sports athlete : represented Faculty of Medicine, Rangoon University and Burma in Hockey, Cricket, Soccer, Track and Field, Rowing
Represented RUBC 10+ times
Won Venables Bowl for Coxless Pairs at the 1958 ARAE Regatta at Calcutta with Tin Htoon
Won Willingdon Trophy for Coxed Fours at the 1960 ARAE Regatta at Colombo with Tin Htoon, Victor Htun Shein, Sunny Teng and Sein Htoon
Pediatric Surgeon: With Dr. Pe Nyun (Past Secretary and Gold, Lead Surgeon), Ko Harry conducted the first operation in Burma to separate conjoined twins (Ma Nan Soe and Ma Nan San)
Professor at Hong Kong Medical School
Patron of Hong Kong Rowing / Sailing Club
His ashes were scattered into the waters near the Hong Kong Rowing Club
He supported RUBC teams competing at the FEARA Regatta in Hong Kong
Mostly rowed as Bow.
In 1962, Ko Harry coached seven new Golds and rowed as Timing Stroke. Ko Win Kyi rowed as (7). Myo Tin (6), Micky Tan (5), Htain Linn (4), Oung Kyaing (3), Winston Tun Thoung (2), Myo Myint (Bow), Victor Wu (Cox) benefited from his coaching.
Rangoon University Boat Club (RUBC) was founded by Law Professor Sir Arthur Eggar in 1923.
RUBC produced not only outstanding rowers, but also successful entrepreneurs, educators, professors, doctors, lawyers, scientists, engineers, diplomats, armed forces personnel (to name a few)
RUBC and Defense Services
Kin Maung Bo
Past Captain and Gold
Commander / First native Chief of the Burma Navy
Succeeded by Commodore Than Pe
Commodore Than Pe
Past Captain and Gold
Vice Chief of Staff (Navy)
Member of 17-man Revolutionary Council in 1962
Minister of Health and Education
Succeeded Sir Arthur Eggar as President of RUBC
Helped found Defense Services Rowing Club and Burma Rowing Federation
Bohmu Maung Maung Than Tun
Past Captain and Gold
Served as OSD (Officer on Special Duty) under Commodore Than Pe
Helped found Defense Services Rowing Club and Burma Rowing Federation
Oldest among the Past Captains who are alive
First pair of Father-Son who are Past Captain and Gold
Hla Maw Tun (Past Secretary and Gold)
Aung Khine (Past Captain and Gold)
Miscellaneous
Several others served in the Army and Air Force.
RUBC and United Nations
James Barrington
Gold
ICS
Permanent Representative of the Burmese Delegation to the United Nations
Preceded U Thant as Permanent Representative
Succeeded U Thant who was elected Secretary General of the United Nations
Balwant Singh
Gold
Majored in Pali
Commissioner of Pegu (Bago) Division
High ranking official in the United Nations for Security
Miscellaneous
Several others worked on UN organizations and projects.
Multiple Sports Athletes
Chan Tha
Past Captain and Gold
Captain of the RU Prome Hall Soccer team which won the Inter-Hall trophy for three consecutive years
Played soccer for Faculty of Engineering, Rangoon University and Burma
Dr. Harry Saing
Past Captain and Gold
Represented Faculty of Medicine, Rangoon University and Burma in several sports Hockey Cricket Soccer Track and Field Rowing
Represented RUBC 10+ times
Won Venables Bowl for Coxless Pairs at the 1958 ARAE Regatta at Calcutta with Tin Htoon
Won Willingdon Trophy for Coxed Fours at the 1960 ARAE Regatta at Colombo with Tin Htoon, Victor Htun Shein, Sunny Teng and Sein Htoon
Pediatric Surgeon: With Dr. Pe Nyun (Past Secretary and Gold, Lead Surgeon), he conducted the first operation in Burma to separate conjoined twins (Ma Nan Soe and Ma Nan San)
Professor at Hong Kong Medical School
Patron of Hong Kong Rowing / Sailing Club
His ashes were scattered into the waters near the Hong Kong Rowing Club
He supported RUBC teams competing at the FEARA Regatta in Hong Kong
Mostly rowed as Bow.
In 1962, Ko Harry coached seven new Golds and rowed as Timing Stroke. Ko Win Kyi rowed as (7). Myo Tin (6), Micky Tan (5), Htain Linn (4), Oung Kyaing (3), Winston Tun Thoung (2), Myo Myint (Bow), Victor Wu (Cox) benefited from his coaching.
Miscellaneous
Several others represented in other sports
Boxing Judo Swimming and Water Polo Track and Field Yachting
Some Golds from the early days
U Tin U Most senior among the Past Captains who are alive Represented RUBC at the 1948 Independence Day Regatta with Dr. Pe Nyun, Dr. Pe Thein and Bobby Tin
U Maung Maung Than Tun Oldest among the Past Captains who are alive
Dr. Myo Tint (Past Captain)
U Tin Htut (Past Captain)
Dr. Harry Saing (Past Captain, ARAE Champion in 1958 &1960, Club Coach)
U Tin Htoon (Past Captain, ARAE Champion in 1958 & 1960)
U Han Tin (Past Captain)
Dr. Tin Wa (Past Captain, 1959 Gold)
U Sein Htoon (Past Captain, ARAE Champion, 1960 Gold)
St. Paul’s celebrated its Centenary during our school days and the Sesquicentennial a few years back.
Badges & Honor Roll
St. Paul’s High School used to have an Honor Roll. It disappeared after the nationalization. It was recovered by U Soe Nyunt (Taw Win Hnin Si).
Ko Richard San Tint is credited for the Badges & Roll of Honor.
Outstanding Matriculates
George Chapman (SPHS51), Dr. Nyunt Tin (SPHS52), Koon Yin Chu (SPHS54), U Ye Myint (St.Peter56), Dr. Soe Win (SPHS58), Dr. Frankie Ohn (SPHS59), Dr. Khin Maung U (SPHS63) and Bernard Khaw (SPHS65) stood First in Burma.
Dr. Myo Tint (TTC52) was third.
Dr. Harry Wang (Dr. Than Myint, SPHS56) was Joint-3rd. The top three (U Ye Myint, U Thaung Tin and U Khin Maung Than) were from St. Peter’s.
Dr. Nyan Taw wrote :
SPHS63 was the best performance in SPHS history having top 5 positions and top 7 positions of the 10 top positions for whole of Burma. We, Paulians are very proud !*
In Statistics, Uniform Distribution is a type of data distribution.
During their university days, Bogyoke Aung San and U Thant had a debate on Uniform.
Dress Codes
A uniform could specify (a) short or long pants (e.g. Kakki) (b) shirt (e.g. long sleeved white shirt) (c) optional : Necktie, Coat, Badge
The optional items may be worn at formal functions (e.g. Award Presentation Ceremony).
Burmese Dress
Burmese dress for males
Pasoe / Longyi
[Collarless] Shirt
Taik Pon
Optional : Gaung Baung
St. Paul’s High School
Some schools may mandate their students to wear uniform on specified days (and may be every day).
During our younger days, we had to perform drill at the School Sports and at the Aung San Stadium for specified events (e.g. Education Day Celebration). We had to dress up in uniform.
UTC
Those joining UTC (Universities’ Training Corps) are given two sets of [usually old] uniforms.
Most prefer to buy or order their own.
UTC
Faculty of Engineering
U Ba Hli (first native Dean of Engineering) is seen in photos wearing a uniform.
U Ba Hli
Rangoon University Boat Club
RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club) awards Half Green, Full Green and Gold.
RUBC specifies Dress Code for the award winners.
RUBC
USA Sports
In the USA, sports team have at least two sets of uniforms : one for playing at Home, and another for playing elsewhere.
The Pali text has been translated in various languages
U Lokanatha
U Lokanatha
U Lokanatha (Italian Buddhist Monk) was a Chemist in the US.
He received a book from his supervisor as a Christmas present.
The book contained a chapter on Dhammapada.
After reading Dhammapada, he decided to quit his job and become a Buddhist monk.
Narada Thera’s Version
Subtitle: PALI text & translation with stories & notes
Author : Narada Thera
Editions: 1st edition (1963), 4th Edition (1993)
Contents
The Pali alphabet
Preface
Chapters
1. The Twin Verses 2. Heedfulness 3. Mind 4. Flowers 5. Fools 6. The Wise 7. The Worthy 8. Thousands 9. Evil 10. The Rod or Punishment 11. Old Age 12. The Self 13. The World 14. The Buddha 15. Happiness 16. Affection 17. Anger 18. Impurities or Taints 19. The Just or Righteous 20. The Way or the Path 21. Miscellaneous 22. Woeful State 23. The Elephant 24. Craving 25. The Bhikkhu or the Mendicant 26. The Brahmana
U Pe Maung Tin, Dr. Htin Aung, Dr. Hla Myint, Dr. Maung Maung Kha, Ludu Daw Ah Mar, Daw Khin Myo Chit, Dr. Daw Khin Mya, M.A. Daw Ohn
Sayagyi U Pe Maung Tin (Pali and Burmese Scholar) convinced RU to have a separate Burmese Department. He was the first native Principal of Rangoon College. Dr. Htin Aung served as Principal of Rangoon College, Rector and Vice Chancellor of Rangoon University. He is a distinguished author. He is a Historian and Folklorist. Dr. Hla Myint is a distinguished Economist. He served as Rector of Rangoon University. Dr. Maung Maung Kha served as Professor of Physics. He is the longest tenured Rector.
RU produced outstanding female authors and educators. Ludu Daw Ah Mar is considered as a “Literary Mother” by many journalists and writers. Daw Khin Myo Chit won International awards for her writings. Dr. Daw Khin Mya was a pioneer of Education in Burma. M.A. Daw Ohn was an early female post-graduate in Burma.
Col. Min Sein, Dr, Ba Than, Dr. Ko Gyi, Dr. Daw Yin May
They are some of the Medical Pioneers in Burma. Col. Min Sein and Dr, Daw Yin May are parents of Dr. Thein Htut (RUBC Gold, Australia). Dr. Ba Than is the father of Georgie, Kitty and Amy. He ran the hospital (during the Japanese Occupation) which treated Bogyoke Aung San, Bogyoke Ne Win and Thakin Than Tun. He served as Rector of IM(1) and founded “Zwe Ah Nyeint”. Dr. Ko Gyi served as MS of EENT. He is the father of Ko Tin Oo, Ko Aung Khin (GBNF) and Dr. Thein Wai.
Bogyoke Aung San: Architect of Burma’s Independence
Dr. Ba U : President of the Union of Burma
Dr. Ba U wrote “My Burma”. He claimed to be the “first” President to be elected according to the Constitution. Many consider him to be the “second” President, who succeeded Sao Shwe Thaik.
Rangoon University Student’s Union EC for 1935 – 36
Oway Magazine Committee Members (1936)
U Ba Hein and U Hla Shwe : Student Leaders
U Thant (UNSG) : Burma’s Son
Dr. Tha Hla
Dr. Tha Hla served as Professor of Geology, Interim Dean of Engineering, and Rector. He retired after serving as Advisor on UN projects. I heard some good stories about Dr. Tha Hla from a saya (who received help and advice during his stay in Thailand from Sayagyi).
Dr. Nyi Nyi
He served as Professor of Geology and as Secretary / Deputy Minister of Education (which implemented the then “New” Education System including the controversial ILA System, and the reorganization of RU into several Institutes).
He also chaired the UCC Project Management Committee.
Dr. Maung Maung Nyo is a medical doctor, professor and an award winning author. He wrote an article about eminent alumni from Rangoon University. RU produced scholars, leaders, authors — to name a few. Examples:
Dr. Ko Ko Gyi (Colonel, IM(2), Educator)
Thakin Ba Sein (Political Leader)
U Ba Swe (Former Prime Minister)
Theikpan Maung Wa (ICS U Sein Tin, Author)
Thein Pe Myint (Political Leader, Author)
Bogyoke Kyaw Zaw (Thirty Comrades)
Maung Htin (Author)
Zaw Gyi (U Thein Han, Poet, Chief Librarian
Dr. Kyaw Thet (Professor of History)
U Pe Maung Tin, Dr. Htin Aung, Dr. Hla Myint, Dr. Maung Maung Kha, Ludu Daw Ah Mar, Daw Khin Myo Chit, Dr. Daw Khin Mya, M.A. Daw Ohn
Sayagyi U Pe Maung Tin (Pali and Burmese Scholar) convinced RU to have a separate Burmese Department. He was the first native Principal of Rangoon College.
Dr. Htin Aung served as Principal of Rangoon College, and Rector of Rangoon University. He is a distinguished Author, Historian and Folklorist.
Dr. Hla Myint is a distinguished Economist. He served as Rector of Rangoon University.
Dr. Maung Maung Kha served as Professor of Physics. He is the longest tenured Rector. He served as Rector of RU, RASU and University of Distance Learning.
Ludu Daw Ah Mar is considered as a “Literary Mother” by many journalists and writers.
Daw Khin Myo Chit won International awards for her writings.
Dr. Daw Khin Mya was a pioneer of Education in Burma.
M.A. Daw Ohn was an early female post-graduate in Burma.
Col. Min Sein, Dr, Ba Than, Dr. Ko Gyi, Dr. Daw Yin May
They are some of the Medical Pioneers in Burma.
Col. Min Sein (Dean) and Dr. Daw Yin May (OG) are parents of Dr. Thein Htut (RUBC Gold, Australia).
Dr. Ba Than (Surgeon) is the father of Georgie, Kitty and Amy. He ran the hospital (during the Japanese Occupation) which treated Bogyoke Aung San, Bogyoke Ne Win and Thakin Than Tun. He served as Rector of IM(1) and founded “Zwe Ah Nyeint”.
Dr. Ko Gyi served as MS of EENT. He is the father of Ko Tin Oo, Ko Aung Khin (GBNF) and Dr. Thein Wai.
Bogyoke Aung San: Architect of Burma’s Independence
Dr. Ba U : President of the Union of Burma
Dr. Ba U wrote “My Burma”. He claimed to be the “first” President to be elected according to the Constitution. Many consider him to be the “second” President, who succeeded Sao Shwe Thaik.
Rangoon University Student’s Union EC for 1935 – 36
Oway Magazine Committee Members (1936)
U Ba Hein and U Hla Shwe : Student Leaders
U Thant (UNSG) : Burma’s Son
Dr. Tha Hla
Dr. Tha Hla served as Professor of Geology, Interim Dean of Engineering, and Rector. He retired after serving as Advisor on UN projects. I heard some good stories about Dr. Tha Hla from a saya (who received help and advice during his stay in Thailand from Sayagyi).
Dr. Nyi Nyi
Dr. Nyi Nyi was a mentee of Dr. Tha Hla.
He served as Professor of Geology and as Secretary / Deputy Minister of Education (which implemented the then “New” Education System including the controversial ILA System, and the reorganization of RU into several Institutes).
He was in Dawei when his spouse passed away in Yangon. He rushed to Yangon to take care of his spouse. Due to the COVID Restrictions then in place, he could not attend her last journey.
The following year, he succumbed to COVID.
COVID claimed many lives including multiple members in some families.
HlaMin 