Thresher Athletics Hall of Fame
Dennis Heide was a running back for the Threshers from 1983 to 1986, and was a member of Bethel's 1984 Kansas Athletic Conference Championship team. Heide was named First Team All-KCAC in 1985 and 1986 and First Team All-District 10 and Second Team National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All-American in 1986. He set five school records during his career including rushing attempts in a season and a career, season and career yards rushing, and career rushing touchdowns. He graduated from Bethel in 1987 with a degree in Chemistry.