He composed the song when he was at the Institute of Economics. He received a “Dat Pya” (Record) from Myanmar Ah Than / BBS (Burma Broadcasting Service) and a remuneration of K100 (which he shared with his musicians).
He taught Burmese at the Institute of Economics before transferring to RIT (Rangoon Institute of Technology) as Registrar.
He served as Administrator at RASU (Rangoon Arts and Science University) and as Director at the Ministry of Education.
The song was sung at many gatherings at Universities and Institutes, SPZPs (Saya Pu Zaw Pwes) and the Opening Ceremony of RU Centennial.
Luyechun Program was established in 1964. Eligible students from 7th Standard to 10th Standard were chosen to attend the Ngapali Luyechun Camp.
The Program was extended in 1965 for eligible students from Universities and Institutes. There were three Camps : Inlay Camp for high school and university students Ngapali Camp for middle school students Rangoon “Combined” Camp
I was selected as RIT Luyechun for the Inlay Camp along with Ko Sein Shwe, Ko Zaw Min [Nawaday] and Ma Khin Than Myint Tin (Margaret).
Ko Kyaw Sein Koe (Victor Koe, GBNF), Ma Anita Aye Pe, Ko Khin Maung U and Ma Than Than Tin (Cherry Hlaing) were selected for IM(1).
Ko Tun Naung (BDS, Stereo Khit Pioneer), Ko Soe Aung (IM2, elder brother of Ko Soe Myint [UCC]), Ko Min Oo (Mathematics), Ko Ye Myint & Ma Khin Aye Than (Chemistry), Ko Myint Thein & Ko Soe Lwin (Physics), and Ko Tin Hlaing (Lay Dwin Thar Saw Chit, Burmese) were some who were selected for their disciplines.
Those from Matriculation include Ko Win Myint (later Bogyoke), Ko Aung Win (later RIT Saya), Uttam Singh (later NASA_, and Ma Pwint Than (later EPC). They joined RIT.
Others include : Ko Aung Shwe (brother of Tekkatho Phone Naing), Ko Than Sit (Liver Foundation, GBNF), Ko Aung Kyaw Nyunt, Ko Aung Myint, Ko Thein Lwin, and Nelson Kaw.
He matriculated from Methodist English High School (MEHS) in 1964 and was admitted to the first ever 1st BE at the RIT (Rangoon Institute of Technology). He graduated in 1970 with Mechanical Engineering.
Handbook
Benny Tan (Tan Yu Beng, M70) Spouse : Angelina (Benny’s Xerox Copier during his RIT days) Two children Six grand children
He received his MS from the University of California at Berkeley
He worked for the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
He is a Serial entrepreneur. He started with a Gift Shop at San Francisco International airport. He expanded his business as CEO of Tan Enterprise.
He never forgot his roots and his alma mater. He carried two copies of the “RIT Students’ Handbook” to the USA. One copy was borrowed by an alumni eons ago and had not returned the rare book.
The Handbook includes a list of sayas and sayamas for the 1966 – 67 academic year.
He succeeded Saya U Nyo Win (M65) as President of BAPS (Burmese American Professional Society).
He is a Founding member of RIT Alumni International. He hosted several meetings at his house.
He and Ko Maurice Chee (M75) served as Co-chair of the Working Committee for SPZP-2000.
He designed the Banner, T-shirt, mug and calendar/clock for SPZP-2000.
He is a Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs.
Along with U Thaung Sein (Steeve Kay, EC70) and U Tha Htay (M70), he sponsored several Reunion and Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe for the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65.
Daw Tin Tin Aye founded PPBRS (Private Primary Boundary Road School). Her younger sisters Daw Yi Yi and Daw Khin Khin Aye (Teacher Ah Mar) taught at PPBRS.
Daw Khin Khin Aye later served as Principal of PPBRS. She also extended PPBRS to teach Middle School and High School. The school was renamed as PBRS (Private Boundary Road School).
U Kyaw Zaw & Daw Khin Khin Aye
Myat Hla Sein (GBNF)
Son of Director U Chin Sein / Shwe Nyar Maung
Served as Head of “Movie Technology” at Regional College RC2.
Passed away in a traffic accident.
Myat Hla Sein
Saya Dr. Mya Than
He taught at PBRS and the Institute of Economics.
He later worked in Singapore and Thailand as a Researcher.
Dr. Mya Than 1Dr. Mya Than and Kyi Kyi Tin
Daw Kyi Kyi Tin
She taught Chemistry at Workers’ College and Assumption University in Bangkok.
On behalf of the PBRS alumni, she paid homage to Saya Dr. Mya Than and offered him the Garawa money.
Her older brother U Saw Oo and her younger sister Daw Tin Tin Aye are also PBRS alumni.
Class photos
Credit: PPBRS Group
PPBRS 1PPBRS 2
Thamankyar
Daw Khin Khin Aye (Principal) sponsored the project of her former students
Several years back, NorCal RITAA provided financial support for eligible YTU students.
A photo shows seven recipients. Four received $1000 each. Three received $500 each.
Volunteers for Selection
Several RITAA members volunteered to interview the applicants and proposed a short list to NorCal RITAA for the awards.
Eight members of the Pre-selection Committee are seen together with the seven recipients.
Donors
The following donated $500 or more to NorCal RITAA for the YTU Scholarship Fund. Some are repeated donors. The complete list of donations is maintained by the Treasurer of NorCal RITAA.
Daw Mu Mu Kin Htay, spouse of Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)
U San Lin (M87) and Daw Tin Lay Win
U Myo Aung (M85) and Daw Thida
U Myint Swe (EP74) and Daw San San (EC74)
U Maung Maung Win (Maung YIT, EC93) and Daw Than Htay (ChE92)
Daw Yo Shu (Yee Yee Win, EE74)
U Tin Maung Win (C76) and Daw Thida Khin Win
Gordon Kaung (M83) and Lillian Kaung (EC83)
U Kyaw Myint (M83)
Raffle Drawing and Auction
To raise the YTU Scholarhip Fund, a Raffle Drawing was held at the 2018 NorCal RITAA Summer Picnic at Coyote Point Park, San Mateo.
Thanks to the donors of the prizes, to the attendees who eagerly bought the raffle tickets, and to Daw San San (EC74) and Edward Saw (Yu Ket, EC85) for serving as Raffle Masters.
Gordon Kaung (Kaung Kaung Oo, M83) and Lillian Kaung (EC83) generously donated three iNapa Premium Wine bottles. Each bottle sells for $75 – $80 on the Internet.
One bottle was put as as the Grand Raffle Prize. It was won by Ma Thandar, the youngest alumni present at the Picnic.
Two bottles were put on auction.
U Sann Naing (M84) and spouse, owners of Burma Kitchen, successfully bid for the first bottle.
U Walter Tan (M70) and spouse successfully bid for the second bottle.
The sales from the auction $240 also went to the YTU scholarship fund.
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