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CFA Oriental Breed Profile

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Born: New York, New York, but lived most of the first 24 years in France and Africa.
Education: Studied Piano at the Conservatory of Music at Toulouse and Paris. Baccalaureate in Philosophy from Lycee Francais, B.S. Physics, Queens College, M.S. Computer Science, Pratt Institute.
University teaching: Currently Adjunct Prof. of COmputer Science at Courant Institute, N.Y.U. Formerly on faculties of Lehman College, Pratt Institute, Fairleigh Dickenson University.
Presently a Research Staff Member in Computer Science at the I.B.M. Watson Research Laboratory.
Hobbies: Painting, photography, chess. Competitive skiing and tennis.
Cat Fancy: Petmark Cattery was established by Vicky and Peter Markstein in 1967, where they bred Siamese, Persians, American Shorthairs, and Oriental Shorthairs.
Mrs. Markstein was the first president of the Oriental Shorthairs International. She has also been president of Westchester Cat Club, and is a member of the Empire Cat Club, and the Siamese Breeders of America.
Mrs. Markstein has contributed articles to Cats Magazine, and the Oriental Express.
Mrs. Markstein has two wonderful daughters, Carole and Michele.