Editing The ramp (section)

== Origins ==
The student collective associated with [[The ramp]] began to coalesce while Toemkun was enrolled in '''Mattayom 2''' (M2). The group's formation initiated when Toemkun met with his friend Linus and, separately, reconnected with Narat, a former classmate from Grade 2. While Narat and his immediate social circle recognized Toemkun on sight, they did not share a close personal acquaintance at the time.

The initial reconciliation between Toemkun and Narat was reportedly complicated by a long-standing dispute regarding an unreturned set of '''Pokémon pencils''' borrowed during their [[w:Primary education|primary education]]. Following the resolution of this grievance, the two established a [[w:Friendship|friendship]]. Through Narat's existing social connections, Washi (colloquially known as "Wash" and later '''"Washing Machine"''')—who already maintained friendships with both Narat and Linus—integrated into the group at the Ramp.

During the '''second term of Mattayom 2''', the collective experienced its first major expansion with the arrival of several new members. This cohort included Art (later known by the pseudonyms '''"Fubar"''' and '''"Artizonstacks"'''), BB (later known as '''"Noodle,"''' '''"New Delhi,"''' or '''"Dwarf"''' due to her height), Vanda, and later Seamus. Throughout this expansion, Toemkun remained a constant fixture within the group, serving as a '''senior figure''' around whom younger Mattayom 1 (M1) students frequently gathered.

=== Peak period ===
The collective is widely recognized as having reached the '''peak of The ramp''' during the academic period when Toemkun transitioned into '''Mattayom 3''' (M3) and the younger Mattayom 1 students matriculated into '''Mattayom 2''' (M2). Characterized as the group's most active and cohesive era, the social hub expanded to include several significant figures. Among them was Kate, who, despite lacking direct affiliation with the physical location of the Ramp, was regarded by both Toemkun and Linus as a major figure of the era.

This period marked the most boisterous era in the collective's history. Toemkun briefly designated the epoch as '''"declivis"''', though the moniker faded quickly alongside [[w:Satire|satirical]] institutional titles such as the "Student's Union of the Ramp" and "The Boys."

By this peak phase, the core group consisted primarily of Toemkun, Linus, Washi, and Art. Conversely, Narat's attendance at the Ramp sharply declined during this phase, limited to sporadic appearances. Interpersonal dynamics within the core group suffered from friction, notably due to an acute dislike Linus harbored toward Art's presence. This tension gradually abated over time, with Linus largely ceasing his criticisms of Art by Mattayom 4 (M4).


=== Decline ===
At the start of M4, the group practically vaporised overnight. The M1–M3 and M4–M6 levels ran on different break times, which meant members could no longer meet. A significant number of members were still in M2–M3, while Aobaom, Washi, Narat, and Linus had already moved up to M4.

The dispersal was compounded by departures. Washi and Narat both left the school to attend '''SPSM'''. Aobaom applied to SPSM's animation major but was not accepted.

=== Aftermath ===
Although the group was never formally dissolved or disbanded, it was effectively dead following the M4 dispersal. The area itself kept the name "the Ramp" simply because it stuck; phrases such as "meet at the ramp", "waiting at the ramp", or a plain "I'll be waiting over there" remained common among the remaining members.

By this stage the only real members left were Linus, Aobaom, and Art. '''BB''' still sat at the Ramp but was no longer considered part of it, as the group had largely stopped talking to her. She is nonetheless remembered as a major figure.