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  • RIT Soccer

    U Soe Myint Lwin (EP68)

    • Burma, RU & RIT
    • Burma Women’s Soccer Federation
    • Passed away in 2017
    Memorial Service (U Soe Myint Lwin)
    Soon Kwyay Invitation (U Soe Myint Lwin)

    U Khin Maung Myint (John Tint, M72)

    • Burma, RU & RIT
    • Passed away in 2020
    John Tint
    GBNF for M72

    U Thein Lwin (M72)

    • Captain, RIT Soccer
    • Passed away in 2022
    U Thein Lwin
    Ko Thein Lwin
    Soon Kwyay Invitation (U Thein Lwin)

  • GBNF (1)

    Saya Allen Htay (C58)

    • Leader, SF Bay Area Group
    • President, RIT Alumni International
    • Organizer, SPZP-2000
    • Wrote “Brother, can you spare $500?”
    • Hosted Welcome Dinner for U Tint Lwin (Daniel, M69, Singapore)
      at a restaurant in Castro Street, Mountain View
    Dinner hosted by Saya Allen Htay

    Dr. Myo San (Freddie Ba San, SPHS63)

    • 3rd in Burma in Matriculation of 1963
    • Graduated from IM(1) in 1970
    • Surgeon
    • Photo with two younger sisters Elsie and Ivy
    Dr. Myo San (Freddie Ba San)

    Saya U Tin Maung Oo (M67)

    • Joined RIT Mechanical Engineering Department
    • Served as Assistant Superintendent, RIT Workshop
    • Photo with spouse (Daw Thida Swe) and U San Lin (Maung Lu Pay, M87)
    U Tin Maung Oo

    U Tun Aung (Jeffery, EC68)

    • Suggested BASES as the name for the Association co-founded by Saya U Tin Htut (M60)
    • Helped Saya U Chin Way (EE, GBNF)
      The interviewers ended the interview when they learned that
      their Boss (U Tun Aung) was a former student of Saya
    • Brought pens for SPZP-2000
    • Photo with spouse (Daw Thuza, Movie Star, younger sister of Academy May Yu)
    U Tun Aung (Jeffrey)

    Tobias Kittim Ku (A69)

    • He succumbed to Covid.
    • GBNF list for 69ers has 119 members.
      20+ passed away (most of them unexpectedly) in the past two years.
    • Photo with fellow Architects
      Ashin Pannagavesaka (Bobby Myo Tun, A69)
      U Khin Maung Maung (A70, Organizer of Architect Gatherings)
      Daw Phyu Phyu Latt (A70, Co-owner of company in Sydney, Australia
      with U Aye Win Hlaing / Abel / La La)
    Tobias Kittim Ku (Tobi)

    U Bo Gyi (A59)

    • Designed Mausoleum for Daw Khin Kyi
      He was shunned by higher authorities
    • Became a monk after retirement from PWD
    • He was an excellent pianist and Modeling expert
    • Photo taken at Thet Kyee Pu Zaw Pwe hosted
      by MES (for senior Engineers and Architects)
    Uzin U Bo Gyi

    U Kin Maung Yin(A60)

    • Movie Director
    • The first movie “Hna Ma Let Shawt Nay Le Daw” was unorthodox.
      Grapevine says some foreigners tried to buy the movie.
    • The second movie produced by Daw Khin Mar Lar (Collegian Nay Win’s spouse)
      was not so controversial
    • Exponent of Modern Art
    U Kin Maung Yin

  • GBNF (3)

    U Win Thein (M67)

    U Win Thein
    • Set Hmu Thadin Zin
    • Mechanical Engineering Magazine
    • Ah Nu Pyinnya Ah Thinn
    • Sittaung Paper Mill
    • PPIC
    • Ya Tha Cho

    U Ohn Hlaing (Elmo, EC65)

    U Ohn Hlaing and U Kyaw Lwin
    • Rowing
    • PTC

    U Kyaw Lwin (George, EC65)

    • Rowing
    • RIT Electrical Engineering Department

    U Khin Kyaw Nyein (Min69)

    U Khin Kyaw Nyein
    • Volleyball

    U Kyaw Tint (Min69)

    U Kyaw Tint
    • RIT Mining Engineering Department
    • Prisoner of Conscience

    U Saw Linn (C71)

    • Secretary, RIT Civil Engineering Association
    • Organizer, SPZP-2012
      Wore different hats : Security, Logistics, Publication
    • Editor / Publisher, MES Tech

  • U Tin U and U Thaung Lwin

    U Thaung Lwin and U Tin U

    U Tin U

    • 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.

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  • U Ohn Khine

    Brief Bio

    • 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 members
    HMEE-2012 Meeting
    HMEE book
    CD Supplement for HMEE book
    HMEE-2018 meeting
    HMEE-2018 meeting
    Welcoming Walter (U Win Htay, USA)
    With Walter
    Mechanical Engineering 1970
    With Saya U Ba Than
    With Dr. Win Thein (GBNF)
    Saya U Ba Than’s Soon Kyway
    Birthday Soon Kyway by U Ba Than

  • Swel Daw Yeik Magazine (1)

    Shwe YaDu = Golden Jubilee

    Swel Daw Yeik = Rangoon Institute of Technology

    Commemorative Swel Daw Yeik Magazine for Shwe YaDu (2014)

    Cover Design : U Myo Myint (“Bagyee Myat Myo Myint”)

    Chief Editor/Publisher : Saya U Moe Aung (“Tekkatho Moe War”)

  • Past Events in California & Yangon

    SPZP-2000

    • 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.
    Attendees of the SF Bay Area Literary Talk

  • Couple

    Dr. Khin Maung U (SPHS63) and Dr. Nyunt Nyunt Wai

    • 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

    See related posts for the photos

    U & Mrs. Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)
    Don Min SYG (U Yu Swan, M68) and Model-turned Mae Daw (Daw Tin Tin Myint, ChE70)
    Saya U Myo Myint Sein (Former Professor of Architecture, RIT & Ma Ma Pat (GBNF)
    Saya Dr. Aung Gyi (Former Rector of RIT) & Ma Ma Emma
    U & Mrs. Win Thein Zaw (Min69)
    Saya & Mrs. Thein Tan (Former Rector of MTU)
    U & Mrs. Tin U (Oldest and Most Senior Past Captain of RUBC)
    U & Mrs. Than Htut (M67, RUBC Gold)
    Saya & Mrs. Tin Maung Oo (M67, GBNF)
    Dr. & Mrs. Sann Oo (EP67)

  • Swel Daw Yeik Magazine

    Commemorative Swel Daw Yeik Magazines were published for

    • SPZP-2012
    • ShweYaDu-2014
    • SPZP-2016

    SPZP-2012

    • Sixth Worldwide Saya Zaw Pwe
    • Held in Yangon, Myanmar
    • Morning : SPZP at Gyogone Campus
    • Evening : Dinner and Entertainment at MICT Park

    Some Contributors

    • Saya U Thet Lwin / Maung Ngwe Hlinne
    • Saya U Moe Aung / Tekaktho Moe War
    • Saya Dr. Taing Oke / Yin Maung
    • Daw Cho Cho Tin / Ma Sandar
    • Saya U Aung Hla Tun
      History of Myanmar Engineering Education
    • Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi
      The best years of my life
    • Sayagyi U Myo Myint Sein
      Time and Space as an Architect
    • Saya Des Rodgers
      Specialized English

    Magazine

    • U Saw Linn (C71, GBNF) served as Chief Editor of the magazine
    • Covers 350+ pages.
    • Bi-lingual public: Myanmar and English.
    • Sold for K2500 at RIT and MES.
    • The early copies were autographed by famous authors.

    ShweYaDu-2014

    • Golden Jubilee of RIT (Rangoon Institute of Technology)
    • Planted 50 Swel Daw Bins
    • Donated 50 Swel Daw Benches

    Magazine

    • Tekkatho Moe War (Saya U Moe Aung) served as Chief Editor
    • Cover Design by Bagyee Myat Myo Myint

  • Memories of SPHS

    SPHS63

    St. Paul’s High School

    Transfer Student

    • 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.
    • Khin Maung U — First in Burma
    • Min Oo — Second
    • Myo San (Freddie Ba San, GBNF) — Third
    • Nyunt Wai (Victor Nyunt) — Fourth
    • Thein Wai — Fifth
    • Hla Min — Seventh
    • Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny Maung Maung) — 9th
    • Maung Maung Kyi — 11th
    • Aung Thu Yein (Brownie Way, GBNF) — 13th
    • Khin Maung Zaw (Frank Gale) — 17th