On October 2, 2008, the former students of Sayagyi U Ba Than (Retired Professor of Mechanical Engineering) was honored with a special Birthday & Garawa ceremony.
Eligible students who had passed the last ever I.Sc.(B) were admitted to the 3rd BE class at RIT in November 1964.
Most graduated in 1968.
In the old system, 3rd BE was called the First Year of Engineering.
Civil
U Myat Htoo (C68)
Passed I.Sc.(B) exam from Mandalay University.
Taught at RIT Civil Engineering Department.
Moved to the USA
Worked mainly for CalTrans (California Transportation) until retirement.
Founding Member of RIT Alumni International
Organizer & Co-Emcee at SPZP-2000
SPZP-2000
Founding Member of Norcal RITAA and Chair of BOD
Past President, Theravada Buddhist Society of America (TBSA)
Past President, Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA)
U Myint Soe (C68, GBNF)
SPHS62
Known as “Maung Kabar”.
RIT Saya
U Tin Nwe (Milton, C68)
SPHS62
Moved to California, USA
Past President, BASES
Electrical
U Tun Aung (Jeffery, EC68, GBNF)
U Tun Aung
MEHS62
Suggested the name “BASES”
Past President, BASES
Brought commemorative pens to SPZP-2000
When the interviewers learned that U Tun Aung was a former student of U Chin Way (EE), they ended the interview and offered Saya a job.
Spouse : Thuza (Former Movie Star)
Passed away in 2021
U Thein Zaw (EC68, GBNF)
Aka Joe Chow & Ah Yoke
Retired after working for Telecommunications Company in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Passed away peacefully at 6:50 AM on June 29, 2019.
Spouse: Niece of U San Tun (M59)
U Soe Myint Lwin (EP68, GBNF)
Soe Myint LwinObituary
EC, RIT EE Association
Played Soccer for Burma, EPC and RIT
Retired from EPC as DyCE
Patron, Women’s Soccer
Upon retirement he was active in soccer; became Technical Director/Team Leader with the Football federation. He was awarded “Excellent Performance in Social Field (Third Class)” in January 2008.
Daw Mya Mya Than (EP68, GBNF)
Sayama
Passed away in 2021
U Aung Khin (EP68)
U Aung Khin (Standing Left)
Old Paulian
Worked at Lawpita
Moved to California, USA
Helped alumni visiting or migrating to Los Angeles
Before and after retirement, he offered his expertise to several monasteries
U Min Maung (EP68)
Also known as U Myint Thein Aung
Moved to Seattle, Washington, USA
U Saw Win (EP68, GBNF)
Passed away in 2021
U Zaw Win (EP68, GBNF)
Also known as Cyril
Passed away in 2021
Architecture
Sai Yee Laik (A68, GBNF)
Lone student in the Class; U Myo Myint would say, “Sai Yee Laik was first & last in A68”.
Saya
Worked in Singapore
Chemical
U Ohn Maung (ChE68, GBNF)
Ohn Maung
SPHS62
Saya
Moved to Singapore
Had some memory loss
Textile
Daw Nyunt Nyunt Zaw (T68, GBNF)
Nickname : Double Size
Spouse : Victor Ohn Maung (Guitarist, mentor of young musicians)
Brother: Ricky Zaw (Steel Guitarist, Vocalist)
U Khin Maung Lay (Henry, T68)
U Khin Maung Lay (Seated 2nd from Right)
Aka Henry & Kywe Gyi
Past Secretary, RIT Track and Field Association
Represented RIT in Track and Field, Soccer, Rowing
Past President and Emcee, BASES
Organizer and Emcee, 2015 Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
Retired from a University in Wagga Wagga, Australia.
Wrote a letter for SPZP-2000
Requested Australian agencies to help YTU.
RIT Auto Club
RIT Auto Club
He and U Maung Maung Win managed the Club.
Ko Hla Oo and fellow members of the RIT Auto Club bade farewell to Saya U Myo Win. There were 25 or so members. The group provided a receipt for the gathering.
Receipt
I reported the event in RIT Alumni Newsletter, RIT Updates group and my web site hlamin.com
Several shared the Receipts photo for nostalgia & the good old times when one Pound was traded for 13 Kyats and one US Dollar was traded for 5 – 6 Kyats. Some wanted to show the “Believe it or not” item to the younger generation.
The first was given to me at SPZP-2000 (First RIT Grand Reunion & Saya Pu Zaw) for founding the RIT Alumni Newsletter in 1999, and serving as Content Provider & Editor for ex-rit website and as Core Organizer for SPZP.
SPZP-2000
I received the second one at the Birthday Soon Kyway Gathering at Dhammanda Vihara in Half Moon Bay, California in August 2016.
Award
I received the third one at the Annual Dinner of NorCal RIT Alumni Association.
NorCal RITAA dinner in 2016
HMEE
HMEE team
In 2012, the HMEE (History of Myanmar Engineering Education) team led by Saya U Aung Hla Tun published the HMEE book.
HMEE Book
U Ohn Khine (M70) and I compiled the CD supplement. The books were sold at SPZP-2012 (Sixth RIT Reunion & Saya Pu Zaw Pwe).
CD Supplement for HMEE book
Several copies were donated to Universities’ Central Library and YTU (Yangon Technological University).
Donation to RUCL
SPZP-2016
Bagyee Myat Myo Myint (U Myo Myint) had an exhibition booth at SPZP-2016. He sold several paintings and donated some earnings to SPZP Organizing Committee.
U Myo Aung and I took a photo at the booth.
Exhibition booth at SPZP-2016
Weekly Routine
Ride a stationary bike for 30 minutes daily.
Learn new things.
Listen to Dhamma CDs, Blinkist, “Word of the Day” from Merriam Webster and selected “Language courses”.
Write articles for RIT Updates and my Facebook Groups
Do not use notes to write articles, poems & translations. My readers point out typos, errors & inconsistencies. They provide information and suggestions for improvement.
My Nicknames
“Jack of all Trades and Master of some”
“Walking Dictionary”
“Spelling Checker”
Mini-Encyclopedia”
“Pre-Google Search Engine”
“Tone Kyaw”
History
A teacher told me, “You cannot make money by studying History”.
There are Social & Intellectual Currencies.
Learned interesting stories from a former student leader, Say Saya ဆေးဆရာ (who lost his wife to his Political Boss), elders who experienced WWII, barbers and cab drivers.
Docent at Computer History Museum for two years
Member of “History of Myanmar Engineering Education” project. U Ohn Khine (M70) and I compiled the CD Supplement for HMEE book.
Moderator for Rangoon University Centennial FB Group
Speaker for “U Thant Centennial” in SF Bay Area.
I have honored Mentors, Benefactors and Pioneers in my posts.
Utility
A manager said, “What’s the use of learning about your colleagues’ hobbies?”
I know only a fraction of sayas & colleagues, but I appreciate their achievements & expertise.
Some Thoughts
A Veda Saya (who has passed away) predicted that my works will be appreciated.
Wrote many articles over five decades. Almost 3000 posts can be read from my website hlamin.com. They might help researchers, educators, folklorists & historians.
Edited articles and books for selected Sayadaws & friends.
Translated poems & articles.
Volunteered as translator / interpreter at Dhamma Lectures & Meditation Retreats.
Saya Dr. Aung Gyi (former Rector of Rangoon Institute of Technology) said, “I cannot reply to all your mails with links to your posts. I appreciate what you have done for the RIT Community.”
I have served as volunteer for the RIT Community for 26 years. The smiles of our sayas and colleagues give me Second Wind.
I still have good physical and mental health.
About 40% of our Class of 69 are GBNF. Several succumbed to Covid. I had six doses of Covid vaccine. I also had RSV.
U Zaw Min Nawaday (EP70) said, “I hope to die before you, so that our friends can read about me in your posts.” Hope he will live to 100.
RIT69ers’ mini get-together gathering at Kruwa Nam Tip Thai Food Restaurant at Phosein road on 21st December 2003.
Standing :
Yi Pinn (M), Win Lwin (M), Maung Maung (E), Win Maung (E), Sein Tun (M), Kyaw Zin (E), Thein Swe (E), Ye Gaung (M), Khin Maung Gyi (M), Myint Maung (E), Maung Swe (E),
Seated :
Tin Maung Aye (M), Myint Thein (Kabar, M), Htay Aung (M), Dickie (M), Myint Thein (David, M), Aung Min (M), Zaw Lai (E).
69ers
Yee Pinn (Maung Maung Kaung, GBNF) lost his wife to COVID-19 in 2020. He passed away in 2021.
Win Lwin : Secretary of RIT Hiking & Mountaineering Association. He and Cho Aye (M70, GBNF) represented RIT for the All Universities and Institutes Trip to climb Mount Victoria.
Sa Maung Maung played Volleyball for RIT EE. He served as Joint Treasurer of the RIT EE69er HCF (Health Care Fund). He recently lost his wife.
Win Maung (“Lake”) represented RIT in Rowing, Swimming and Water Polo. After retirement as Aviation Engineer, he ran his family business in Bago.
Sein Tun Worked at Sea for some time
Kyaw Zin Spent time between Sydney and Yangon
Thein Swe (GBNF) was RIT Luyechun for 3rd BE. He lost his wife Dolly Sein a few years back. He passed away in 2021.
Ye Gaung
Khin Maung Gyi (GBNF) passed away in 2021 due to Covid.
Myint Maung (Bu) played Volleyball for RIT EE. He is among the youngest in the Class. He is an Eligible Bachelor.
Maung Shwe served as Treasurer for 69er HCF and EE69er HCF.
Tin Maung Aye played Accordion for RIT Ah Nu Pyinnya Athin. He co-hosted a breakfast gathering with January born : Uzin Bobby and Alice Saw Yu Tint.
Myint Thein (Kabar, GBNF) passed away a few years back.
Htay Aung represented Burma in 1969 SEAP Games as Water Polo Selected. Served as Secretary of RIT Swimming. Represented RIT in Swimming and Water Polo
Win Naing (Dickie, GBNF) represented RIT in Rowing. Passed away in Singapore a few years ago
Myint Thein (David) is an alumnus of St. Columban’s High School in Bhamo.
Aung Min is the Chair of 69er HCF and Core Organizer of 69er Gatherings.
Zaw Lai (Duwa) spends time between Myitkyina and Yangon.
Over 40% from the Class of 69 are GBNF (Gone But Not Forgotten).
Burma hosted the Second SEAP games in 1961. About twenty Rangoon University students represented Burma in the games.
Fifth SEAP Games
Burma also hosted the Fifth SEAP Games in 1969.
[Nyunt Nyunt Tin] : I was in the 7th standard at Myoma National High School (Rangoon) and participated Kabyaluk dance. The team of 400 high school girl students danced Kabyaluk at the opening ceremony. Never forget, ever.
Six belles held the signs for the competing nations (visitors in alphabetical order followed by the host nation).
Sign bearers for Fifth SEAP Games
Laos
Singapore
Thailand
Malaysia
Vietnam
Burma
Rangoon University
Convocation
The Prime Minister of the Union of Burma attended Convocations as Chancellor of the University.
Pro Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor also attended Convocations. Their roles are described in “Order of Procedure”.
Some dignitaries receive honorary degrees.
Convocation
Rectors
Dr. Htin Aung (First native Rector) Retired as Vice Chancellor Outstanding author
Dr. Hla Myint Economist and Educator
U Kar Served as Minister in the Caretaker Government
Dr. Tha Hla Geologist Retired from United Nations
Dr. Maung Maung Kha Meteorological Physicist Longest tenure among the Rectors
Saya Kha
Dr. Maung Maung Kha served as
Professor and Head of the Physics Department
Interim Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Rector, University of Rangoon Saya has the longest tenure among the Rectors
Spouse : Teacher Ruby (also won the National Mixed Doubles Championship in Tennis)
Children : One son, three daughters
[Alvin Oke Soe Kha] : I experienced first hand when Uncle U Ba Kyi sang “နှစ်ယောက်ထဲနေချက်တယ်” and my father Dr. Maung Maung Kha accompanied uncle on violin.
There were fund raisers to hold Centennial celebrations for Saya Kha. Saya U Oo Khin Maung and Sayama Daw Thida were volunteer organizers along with several others.
Saya Kha and family
U Ba Toke
U Ba Toke
Book published to celebrate his 80th birthday by the Thin Char Mithar Su သင်္ချာမိသားစု
Saya was born on 26th December 1920. He is a Phwa Bet Taw of Rangoon University and the first RU Student Strike.
His life journey has been written in the book by Saya Dr. Khin Maung Swe (Maung Thin Char).
Spouse : passed away around 2001
Children : Two sons & Six daughters. Sadly, one son and one daughter are GBNF
Taught at Mandalay University, Rangoon University, Rangoon Institute of Technology and Assumption University (Bangkok)
Professor of Mathematics, Rangoon University
Rector, Mandalay Arts and Science University
Voluntarily transferred to RIT as Professor of Mathematics
Played soccer Managed RU Sports (including Soccer tournaments)
Leader of the Burma Olympic team
Was healthy and active until his mid-80s Walked at weekends to Shwe Dagon Pagoda
Likes to share his memories
Health declined after turning 90
Rangoon University Boat Club (RUBC)
Brief History
In 1923, RUBC was founded by Sir Arthur Eggar (Professor of Law), who pledged a third of his salary for the operation of the Club.
Part of U Nyo’s donation to RU Estate Fund was used to build the RUBC Clubhouse.
The Club was ravaged during the War.
After the war, Old Members and supporters rebuilt the Club.
The President of the Union of Burma donated the Challenge Cup for Inter-Club Coxed Eights
The Prime Minister of the Union of Burma donated the Challenge Cup for Inter-Club Coxed Fours
RUBC competed in Inter-Varsity (e.g. with Calcutta University), ARAE and FEARA Regattas.
The 40th Anniversary was celebrated in 1963 with a souvenir program containing the history of RUBC, list of Captains and EC members, list of RUBC Golds (compiled by Sithu U Tin, U Po Zon and U Tin Htoon). The photo of the Anniversary Dinner appears in another post.
There were other celebrations such as 50th and 60th.
For the 90th Anniversary, there were two publications. The souvenir program displayed in the post, and a reprint of the Autobiography of Sir Arthur Eggar.
U Chan Tha
U Chan Tha
He is a multiple sports athlete.
Past Captain and Gold of RUBC
Captain of Prome Hall Soccer team (which won Inter-Hall Tournament for three years)
Played soccer for RU & SAMB
Dr. Harry Saing
Harry Saing
In the early days, University students excel at academic and sports.
Harry Saing represented Burma in Rowing, Hockey and Cricket and represented the Faculty of Medicine in Track and Field, and Football.
He is Past Captain and Gold of RUBC, and is two time Champion of ARAE (Amateur Rowing Association of the East).
He and Saya Dr. Pe Nyun (Past Captain and Gold of RUBC) operated Ma Nan Soe and Ma Nan San (the first set of conjoined twins) at the Rangoon Children Hospital.
He served as Professor of Pediatric Surgery at the Hong Kong University. He also served as Patron of the Hong Kong Rowing and Sailing Club, which hosted FEARA (Far East Amateur Rowing Association) Regattas. According to Ko Htaik San (Henry Kao), Dr. Harry provided physical and moral support to the RUBC crews competing at FEARA regattas.
Sadly, he is GBNF. I wrote about him in the 90th Anniversary Souvenir Magazine.
Per his wishes, his ashes were scattered into the waters near his second favorite Rowing Club (after his favorite RUBC).
U Thant Ah Yay Ah Khinn
U Thant succeeded Daj Hammarskjold as the United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) and served for two terms.
After retirement, he was writing memoirs when his health failed.
His body was brought back to Burma, but no high ranking personnel except a Deputy Minister was present at the Mingalardon air port.
U Thant
The disrespect for Burma’s Son resulted in “U Thant Ah Yay Ah Khinn”.
Mya Kyun Nyo Nyo
Maung Ngwe Hlinne is the pen name of Saya U Thet Lwin, who taught Burmese at the Institute of Economics and later transferred to RIT as Registrar.
He is a distinguished Composer. His songs include “Mya Kyun Nyo Nyo”.
[Saya Dr. Soe Win] : My father Saya Sein was U Thet Lwin’s Burmese teacher at St. Paul’s High School.
Mya Kyun NyoU Thet Lwin (Maung Ngwe Hlinne)
Early Registrars
U Htin Si
U Yu Khin
Daw Sein Sein
Early Sayas
Dr. Hla Thwin : Professor of Psychology
Dr. Maung Shein : Lecturer of Economics, Deputy Minister, World Bank
U Than Aung : taught Burmese in the early days at St. Paul’s. Served as Minister of Education in the AFPFL government. Requested his former student C. Ping Lee (EE saya) to head the Technical Education and Vocational Training Department.
Censorship
Readers wrote that the RASU Annual Magazine for 1975 -76 had hidden messages.
In July 1963, several pamphlets were distributed during the first anniversary of 7th July. Citing security reasons, the schools (with the exception of Medicine and Engineering) were closed for almost a year. A new Education system was implemented in November 1964.
The censorship intensified in the later years.
My articles had to be approved by three Chief Editors of the newspapers (two Burmese and one English).
My poem for the Sar So Daw Nay was accepted by the Assistant Editor in charge of the Working People’s Daily (WPD) Supplement. She showed me the preview (block ready to be printed). The higher authorities refused to give the green light since my poem referenced Ananda Thuriya’s epic work “Dhammata”.
Nomination
At the centennial celebrations of some universities, the alumni and staff were asked to nominate events and people to be honored as the 100 items associated with the school.
Philosophy
It means love of wisdom.
Under the new Education System introduced in November 1964, students with low ILA (Intelligence Level Aggregate) were forced to study Philosophy.
Scholarship / Stipend
The scholarship and stipend holders received 75 kyats a month (60 kyats after paying the school fees).
Those who stayed at hostels had to pay about 57 kyats a month.
One kyat could get long bus rides, decent food, comics, and cartoons.
RU Main Campus
Some are blessed to be born or lived on the campus.
Some are honored to call the campus their home.
I only had the chance to visit the houses of some sayas.
RIT Grand Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwes
USA in 2000
Singapore in 2002, 2007 and 2010
Yangon in 2004, 2012, 2016 and 2020
Tun Naung
Tun Naung (Noel Tin) was a star sprinter. He represented Burma in the First SEAP Games in Bangkok in 1959, and the Second SEAP Games in Rangoon in 1961. His team mates include Tun Mra (Sprint), Kyaw Mra (Hurdles) and Soe Mra (Pole Vault).
Tekkatho Tun Naung would often play with the mandolin on his back. He is a co-founder of Stereo Khit.
Soccer
U Than Win (Captain of the team, later Director of Sports and Physical Education)
U Chan Tha (Captain of the Prome Hall team, also Past Captain and Gold of RUBC)
Collegian Nay Win, Kenneth Shein and Tun Kyi played for RU First Eleven under coach Saya Nyein.
Tennis
Joe Ba Maung taught English at RIT before transferring to Burma Railways. He was Burma Tennis Champion in Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles (with Than Lwin) and Mixed Doubles (with Sayama Ruby Kha)
Sports Officer
Several Burma Selected and University Selected became Sports Officers.
U Ba Maung (Soccer, RASU)
U Maung Maung (Soccer, RIT)
U Thet Win (Diving, Eco)
Tekkatho
In the early days, less than 10 percent passed the Matric exam. It was an honor to prefix one’s name with Tekkatho or University.
Khin Nyo wrote : absolutely right. I think in 1957 only 2% Passed and the total is 20000. Even dancer AmarSein was conferred with the title Thekkatho Amar Sein by the Rector Dr Tha Hla.
Prizes
20 or so prizes were awarded at the RU Convocation.
Most prizes are for outstanding graduates.
Some prizes are for those who excelled at the Intermediate Classes.
The University prizes include Matthew Hunter Gold Medal.
Books
There are several books about Rangoon University and the university life of students.
Shwe Ku May Hnin wrote “Nga Doh Khit Ka Tekkatho”.
RIT69ers had a mini-gathering at Kruwa Nam Tip Thai Food Restaurant at Pho Sein road on 21st December 2003.
Standing : Yee Pin (Maung Maung Kaung, M, GBNF), Win Lwin (M), Maung Maung (E), Win Maung (E), Sein Tun (M), Kyaw Zin (E), Thein Swe (E, GBNF), Ye Gaung (M), Khin Maung Gyi (M, GBNF), Myint Maung (E), Maung Shwe (E)
Sitting : Tin Maung Aye (M), Myint Thein (Kabar, M, GBNF) Htay Aung (M), Dickie (M, GBNF), Myint Thein (David, M), Aung Min (M), Zaw Lai (E)
Update
Myint Thein (Kabar, GBNF) was an organizer of the 69er group. He passed away in Yangon after undergoing medical checkup in Singapore and India.
Kabar (Myint Thein)
Win Naing (Dickie, GBNF) represented RIT in Rowing. He passed away in Singapore.
Dicky Tan (Win Naing)
Maung Maung Kaung (Yee Pin, GBNF) did business mostly in Dawei. His spouse passed away in 2020. He passed away in 2021. Both succumbed to Covid.
Yee Pin (Maung Maung Kaung)
Thein Swe (GBNF) was RIT Luyechun in 3rd BE. He annotated the EE69 Group Photo. He passed away in Yangon in 2021.He earlier lost his spouse Dolly Sein.
Thein Swe (rightmost)
Khin Maung Gyi (GBNF) passed away in Yangon in 2021.
Khin Maung Gyi
Zau Lai has his business in Myitkyina. He drives 1000+ miles to attend selected gatherings in Yangon. He is a proud Great Grand Father.
Zau Lai
Kyaw Zin, Tin Maung Aye, Kyaw Nyunt (GBNF), Than Myaing, Sein Tin, Myo Nyunt, Kyaw Min Thein, Thein Swe (GBNF) & Aung Myint travel abroad (e.g. Australia, Singapore, UK, USA, New Zealand) to spend quality time with their children.
Myint Maung (Bu) is one of the youngest in the class. He played Volleyball for RIT EE. He is still an eligible bachelor.
Aung Min and Ko Shwe are core members of the 69er HCF (Health Care Fund). They also organize the monthly breakfast gatherings. There are ad hoc gatherings to welcome 69ers visiting from overseas.
Aung Min (Right)
Many have given up competitive sports & hobbies : hiking & mountaineering (Win Lwin), volleyball (Maung Maung, Myint Maung), swimming (Htay Aung, Sein Myint, Win Maung), accordion (Tin Maung Aye)
At the recent gathering, Aung Gyi Shwe (GBNF) could not remember Toby (Tobias Kittim Ku, GBNF) and attributed the incident to forgetting his glasses or having a senior moment. Both passed away in 2021.
Since April 1999, I have served as a messenger, a story teller and a record keeper of the RIT Community.
It would not be possible without the support from my beloved spouse. She attended SPZPs and selected gatherings.
My beloved spouse
In the beginning
Full of Excitement
Many sayas and alumni contributed news, articles, photos, jokes, cartoons, suggestions and comments.
They were excited to get reconnected electronically and physically.
Down Memory Lane
Kogyi Koung
Several enjoyed walking down memory lane. Kogyi Koung (Dr. Koung Nyunt, A67, GBNF) wrote about several topics. They include
Lost songs from RIT : one by Sayagyi U Tha Tun, another for Ma Ma Q
Letter to Thagyarmin about Naw Louisa Benson
Kyaik Hti Yo Development Project
University Days
Saya U Aung Khin, U Aw Taik Moh, Saya Dr. Aung Gyi, Saya U Min Wun (GBNF), Saya Dr. San Hla Aung, Saya U Soe Paing, U Tin Htoon, U Myint Khine (Norman), Ko Htay Aung (Victor) and several others wrote about their University Days (Yankin College, Main Campus, BOC College, Leik Khone, Gyogone Campus).
Photo Contributors
The following provided Class Photos, Group Photos and other interesting photos.
Saya Dr. Freddie Ba Hli (GBNF)
Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF) & classmates
Saya U Htin Paw (EE58, GBNF)
Saya U San Tun (M59)
Saya L. Tin Tun (Chris, M59)
Saya Krishna (M59)
U Soe Thein (EE60)
U Tin Htoon (A60) & classmates
Saya U Htun Aung Kyaw (ChE67)
U Thein Swe (EE69, GBNF) & classmates
U Aung Min (M69) & classmates
Benny Tan (M70) & classmates
U Kyi Aung (Roland, ChE73)
Dr. L Sein Myint (M73) & classmates
U Myint Swe (EP74), Daw San San (EC74) & classmates
We have acknowledged the Contributions in my Newsletter Updates, my Facebook groups and my website.
Fast forward
SPZP-2000 Organizers
Inam the Last Guy Standing from the Organizers of SPZP-2000.
Several are spending quality time with their families (especially Myees).
The RIT webmasters (Ko Khin Maung Zaw & Ko Wunna Ko Ko) became extremely busy after getting lucrative jobs. The websites became inactive.
SPZPs
There were seven Grand Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2016.
SPZP-2020 was canceled due to the pandemic.
There will probably be no more RIT Gathering that can equal SPZP-2016 (using any Metric).
Jara, Byadi & Marana
Many sayas, organizers, sponsors & donors, alumni are GBNF.
Over 40% of 69ers are GBNF. About 20 passed away in 2020. Many succumbed to Covid.
Not so senior sayas and alumni are having medical problems in the sunset of their lives.
Loss of memory & balance are becoming common.
Pleaded for Help, but …
One said he wished he were 30 years younger to help me.
Another suggested providing some incentives to interested “New Blood” to keep my project alive and eventually take over.
I am hoping for the best, but prepared for the worst.
I have categorized and tagged my posts for easier access.
I have laid down the foundation for “Memories of our alma mater, mentors and alumni” Project.
I am confident that some passionate sayas & alumni will fulfill my Dreams.
Thanks
Kudos to all who have kept the RIT Spirit alive and well.
HlaMin 