Ralph goes first when the boys reach castle rock because Ralph is the elected leader and he feels that it is his duty.
Ralph is elected chief during the very first meeting, which happens very early in the book.
Who suggest Ralph & Piggy should go to the party in Chap.9
Ralph
Jack challenged Ralph to go up the mountain to look for the beast with him in the dark. Ralph responds by accepting the challenge and bringing Roger along with him.
chief
Ralph McDaniels goes by Uncle Ralph.
Ralph Farris goes by Ralph Equality Farris.
Ralph Jeanty goes by Ralph "Vintage" Jeanty.
Ralph Houk went by The Major.
Ralph Rieckermann goes by Scorpions.
Ralph Amoussou goes by Nicky.
Ralph Branca goes by Hawk.
Aubrey Ralph goes by Obka.
Ralph Dawson went by Pappy.
Ralph Ganis goes by West.
Ralph Gracie goes by The Pitbull.
Ralph Kretschmar goes by Ralphy.