Welcome Jeff.  Enjoyed your intro letter. I learned shorthand in my sophomore year in high school.  It was 1961 (Gregg Simplified) when class started. I also had Diamond Jubilee in college. I used it at work and now in retirement I use it to take notes for meetings and fun classes. I think you will find it quite useful throughout your life.  Once learned, ne’er forgotten! Best of luck. 
 

Sylvia L.